5th - 8th Grade Activities : Page 24

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will participate in a mindfulness exercise focused on forgiveness. Then, they'll craft a Peace and Harmony Fidget Spinner to cultivate calmness.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

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

In this activity, your child will watch a video about empathy and practice speaking to someone with empathy. They will also discuss how empathy supports living in a community with others.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Let your fifth grader get in touch with this inner chef by making these delicious no-bake nanaimo bars--named after a city in Canada.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

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

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

In Muslim culture, Ramadan is a month long celebration dedicated to purifying the soul. Enjoy a delicious snack, and learn more about this holiday!

For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.

A package of memory wire and some beads are all that your artist needs to make a bracelet. The challenge will be to come up with a design inspired by autumn.

Children will deepen their understanding of global citizenship and create a collage that illustrates all of the ways many communities are connected.

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

Encourage the brain-body connection in your child with movement games. This activity will decide who’s got the better moves, throughout the ages of music!

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.

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

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Looking for a way to channel your spring fever? Create a beautiful spring centerpiece with your child!