3rd and 4th Grade Activities : Page 12

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Choose a design that is as simple or as intricate as you like and create a stencil that you can use over and over again.

Learn how to make onigiri, a popular Japanese snack.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Practice conversions within the metric system in this fun math card game for third graders.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Make a poster with your child about what she wants to be when she grows up, while helping her practice her writing, researching, and artistic skills.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

Capture a bit of magic with these mesmerizing ice balloons!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

An hour glass, also known as a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock and measure the time it keeps.

This fun calculator exercise will take the mystery away from the machine, and familiarize your child with the functions of a calculator.

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.