5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 19

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

Your child can create a cute basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give as a gift!

Want to play publisher for a day? Become a book jacket illustrator for this creative and fun project.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Have your child make a giant red poppy out of tissue paper in remembrance of the brave soldiers who served, especially those who died serving their countries.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

Horse chestnuts are inedible, but British children found a fun use for them around the 1840s by turning them into a game called Conkers.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Protozoa and ciliate and amoeba, oh my! The objective of this science fair project is for students to use a microscope and identify microscopic life.

Combine winter charm with DIY fashion to create this lovely piece of jewelry.

Try adding a splash of color to editing and revising with rainbow editing.

Here's a black fuzzy spider that's sure to cause a silly fright! This eight-legged creepy crawler is sure to surprise anyone looking for a treat.

If your fifth grader has a voracious appetite for reading, she'll be surprised to see many books she has devoured. Show her how to make a "100 Books" chart!

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

Children will learn about food waste and conservation, create a poster that lets others know about the importance of food conservation, and make a plan to waste less food and consume with mindfulness.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!

Your child can transform a triangle of felt into a colorful and motivating pennant sharing all her favorite characteristics and traits.

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

In this social emotional learning activity, you will help your child practice mindfulness of emotions, guiding them to create a word search to understand and explain feeling words.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Watch your fifth grader hone his basic kitchen and measuring skills as he helps you whip up a batch of this soothing, savory soup.

Fashion forward kids get a chance to unleash their inner designer by creating their own fabric-embellished shoes in this teen arts and crafts activity.