3rd and 4th Grade Activities : Page 24

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

Throw a P.E. party in your own backyard that will make fitness fun!

Check out this fun and easy 4th grade science fair project idea that tests how gravity induces positive and negative geotropism (gravitropism) in bean plants.

Your kid will love making these cute and festive Easter bunny pancakes. This Easter, turn a holiday breakfast into a delicious measurement activity!

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

Discover the science behind materials that absorb heat, and materials that don't, by constructing this cork trivet for your dinner table.

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.

Help your third grader make the Scoop 'N Catch--a great choice for a fun and inexpensive afternoon.

Looking for an on-the-go game that can be played anywhere, anytime? Put down the hangman and tic-tac-toe. Here's a new one for the whole family!

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

Get ready to make a dollar...using playing cards! The first player to accumulate the amount of points equal to a dollar wins.

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

Celebrate the flavors of fall by making this sweet breakfast treat with your child. It beats the stuff from the box any day!

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Help your fourth or fifth grader design and write their own innovative greeting card by formulating a poem in the shape of their favorite object of choice.

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Make a beautiful bowl out of printed lines of poetry that you can use to store everything from jewelery to candy.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

In this activity, your child will learn about the different parts of the brain and how mindfulness can build connections of calm.