5th Grade Activities : Page 31

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

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

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Judgements assumptions about others can cause disconnect in relationships and communities. In this social emotional learning activity, kids will explore how to break through assumptions and create a colorful bracelet that represents unity.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen his ability to work with and interpret data in various forms.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Is your child missing a friend or family member that's away at college, far from home, or in the hospital? This cute gift box says "Wish you were here!"

In this activity, your child will reflect on how adults can learn from kids. They will watch a TED Talk presented by a 12-year-old girl about the power of young people’s ideas and teachings, and they will generate some of their own unique ideas.

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.

Here's a review of some common (and commonly confused) grammar terms, as well as a quick activity to apply them to reading and writing.

Demonstrate how to tell the age of an egg without having to crack it open.

Science fair project that helps you better understand density by comparing the relative densities of cans of Coke and Diet Coke.

This easy indoor activity teaches kids how to mix kitchen ingredients into watercolor paints, while giving a crash course in color-combining.

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Surprise your favorite bookworm this Halloween with a witchy bookmark!

Surprise your child by taking the apple cider from the fridge and transforming it into a wonderful treat!

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

Here's a simple, fun activity which will save you time and reinforce your child's math skills along the way.

Staying close to home doesn't mean you can't get moving! Use this fun challenge activity to encourage your child to move their body in new ways while testing their endurance!

In this activity, your child will use mindfulness to practice staying as still as they can. Then, during a freeze dance activity, they will pay attention to the constellation of sensations and feelings throughout parts of their bodies.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

Whip up an extra special treat for your hungry chef with these simple and creative brownie waffles!

By using your child's own activity schedule, you can strengthen his understanding of elapsed time, and get him organized along the way!