3rd and 4th Grade Activities : Page 8

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Help your child improve his coin counting skills in these two math games that have him race to reach $1.00.

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

Compare fractions in this two-player math game. The objective of the games is to work together to determine who has created the largest fraction.

Learn all about Misty Copeland, a famous African American ballerina with this hands-on, colorful art project!

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Play a math logic and critical thinking game using a deck of cards. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in this fun activity.

In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.

Show your young artist how to celebrate Mary Cassatt, an Impressionist painter, by creating a mother-child painting in her style.

Find the area in this fun math card game. You'll help your child start thinking in terms of units as you create shapes out of playing cards.

Fall in love with Cupid this Valentine's Day, specifically an adorable paper version of the classic Roman god!

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Learn to recognize symmetry by playing this game! The more you play, the better you'll get at recognizing this special characteristic many playing cards have.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

This bottle cap jewelry project is a fun way to add personal style to your pre-teen's wardrobe without breaking the bank or battling mall crowds.

Try to pop other opponents balloons while trying to protect your own. This exciting game is sure to be a hit with the kids at your next party!

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Here's a math activity that uses coin riddles to help your third-grader improve his coin-counting and logical thinking skills.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.