One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

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

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

Here's an enjoyable at-home activity that gives your child step-by-step practice identifying the important parts of an article and organizing his ideas.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

Check out this dice game perfect for teaching your savvy kid the fundamentals of probability.

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

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

Toss playing cards into boxes while you practice addition and multiplication with decimals in this fun, fifth grade math game.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

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

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

Competitors go head-to-head only this time it's a race to figure out the lowest common multiple of two numbers; an important step to working with fractions!

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

This St. Patrick's day, stretch your child's social studies and math skills with this fun, cooperative learning game.

Here's a hands-on way to help your child understand how common fractions can be equivalent.

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!