5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 26

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

Science fair project which will teach you more about the foods that you eat, and learn which ones are healthier choices.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Illustrate the importance of bicycle safety in this simple 5th grade science experiment. All you need to start are an egg, a Styrofoam ball, and rubber bands.

Is your child tired of the same old fries with dinner? Invite him to bake up some tasty zucchini fries to accompany the next family meal.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Does your child love sushi? How about creating something a little different with these avocado sushi bites that have a little cucumber too!

Spice up a traditional watercolor painting project with magazine cutout letters that spell out your favorite poem.

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

Encourage your child to begin scrapbooking or journaling with a personalized book covered in Washi tape that he'll want to use all the time!

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

This refreshing salad is tasty and chock full of fresh veggies! Your child will hone her slicing skills as she makes this delicious dish.

Have your kid create his own service ribbons and then write a fictional story about someone in the military who was awarded the service ribbons.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

Young artists will combine two animals into one in this imaginative art-project-slash-game!

Try turning the evening ritual of asking about your kid's school day into a challenging game that consists of twenty questions.

Serve this seasonal carrot salad at Easter brunch this year, and it just might hop onto your family's list of healthy favorites.

Science fair project which determines whether it is numerically possible to be connected to every person on the earth within six degrees of separation.

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!

Here's a game your child is sure to love playing with her friends: French Cricket. Just grab a baseball bat and a tennis ball, and you're set.

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

Your growing child will reflect on her identity and express herself with this fun and artistic photo project.

Let your imaginative child "ghost write" the life (and afterlife) story of a made-up phantom.

In this cooler-than-average writing activity, your child uses paint chips and words to write a story!

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!