5th - 8th Grade Activities : Page 13

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.

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

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

In this activity, work with your child to build a chain of strengths, highlighting their individual strengths and unique abilities.

Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Your fifth grader can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas balls!

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

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

Introduce your kid to cooking basics as you make shepherd's pie: a traditional Irish dish thanks to the trusty potato!

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

Show your fifth grader how to create a vivid and colorful, Picasso-inspired, 3-D mask.

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

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Halloween is a great opportunity to look around and see faces that are funny, scary, happy and sad.

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

Everyone needs to stay warm during the cold winter months, including your cup of cocoa! This mug cozy will do the trick.

Part food craft, part witchcraft, this is a yummy delight your middle schooler will want to make à and eat!

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!

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

Frog cupcakes make the perfect treat for kids who love their amphibians.

Show your love of nature with this pretty vase made with vines. It will be perfect for holding a floral bouquet!

Let your fifth grader craft a gleaming green shamrock pin for himself or a friend this St. Patrick's Day!

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

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

This art project encourages kids to look closely at their favorite animal and recreate texture, pattern and silhouette with easy to follow instructions.

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

What happens when "coffee-addicts" miss coffee for 1 day? Find out in this science fair project idea!