5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 24

These kid-approved chicken strips are not only easy to make and quick cooking, they're also gluten-free.

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

In this activity, your child will write a poem recognizing and appreciating the beauty inherent in diversity.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

There's nothing like some Valentine's Day charms to give you a dose of luck on this romantic day!

In this activity, your child will reflect on and write a story about a person who has embodied integrity and honesty in their life.

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

The special people in your life deserve a special card! Have your kid make a 3-D flower card that will let a loved ones know how much he appreciates them.

Your fifth grader will love dreaming up special fortunes and embedding them in mouthwatering cupcakes for friends and family.

In this real-world exercise about the Teal Pumpkin Project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer non-food trinkets this Halloween season.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

Teach your child how to accessorize the environmental way!

In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.

Understanding how to make positive choices about where to put our money and time is a valuable lesson us all! Children strengthen their responsible decision-making skills by learning about consumerism and its effects on society and the environment.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Be an inspector detective for a day in this fun mystery game that puts your child's powers of observation to the test. Perfect for a party or group gathering.

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.