5th Grade Activities : Page 25

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

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

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Your child can transform plain yogurt into a healthy and tasty treat the whole family will love! She'll learn more about baking as well as how yogurt is made.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

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

Help your student memorize the vocabulary needed to excel in geometry. This fun Tic-Tac-Toe game focuses on terms used when working with circles.

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.

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

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

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

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

Similar to fried rice, this quick fix scramble uses leftover quinoa and vegetables.

Frisbee golf is a game that incorporates the rules of golf with the fun of frisbee. Here's how to get started with your child:

Put a flavorful twist on a classic dish, and make tortilla lasagna! All your favorite ingredients from traditional Mexican food will go into this creation.

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!

This Thanksgiving cornucopia makes a great addition to any dining table because once youâre done looking at it, you can dig in and eat it!

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

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.

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

Help your teen show Mom how much he loves her through song ... with her very own CD!

Get your child cooking with this easy side dish from the Bahamas.

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

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