5th Grade Activities : Page 19

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

Have your child make a holiday scarf with inexpensive materials, no sewing required!

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child understand the concept of "circumference."

Bring together science and style with this sweet homemade lip balm project.

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

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 idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

This science research project challenges students to think of more effective lobster farming methods.

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

Kids learn about pointillism as they make their own self-portrait in the style of famed American artist Chuck Close.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Chocolate dipped candy canes make an elegant and delicious Christmas treat that your fifth grader can make. Make chocolate dipped candy canes with your child.

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.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

Want a sugar-sculpted house, just like Hansel and Gretel found? Make a miniature version in this sweet geometry activity.

Teach your fifth grader the ancient Japanese art of origami with this incredible origami balloon that uses just one piece of paper!

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

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

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

Students usually study for spelling tests by looking over the words and spelling them out loud. Here's a spelling game that gets the whole family involved!

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

Help your child create her very own invention just like Leonardo da Vinci as she develops her critical thinking skills and lets her imagination soar!

Transform that big batch of stuffing into a new dish to add some zest to your dinner with this leftover stuffing recipe.

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.