3rd and 4th Grade Activities : Page 9

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

Here's a hands-on activity you can do with your fourth-grader to practice measurement and directly apply the concept of area.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

This art exercise is great way to help kids learn how to see just like a professional painter, while experimenting and having fun with monochromatic color!

Introduce your child to the concepts of positive and negative space in design with this simple yet striking Valentine's Day art project.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

With this fun and easy method of printing your child will draw patterns, trace them with yarn, paint and press their very own masterpieces.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

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

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

In this science project, learn about water transport in plants and make a beautiful dyed floral arrangement with cohesion, adhesion, and xylem tubes!

Capture a bit of magic with these mesmerizing ice balloons!

Nothing chases the blues away like a trip to the boardwalk. Bring the fun home with this do-it-yourself version that sneaks in some math practice.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

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

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.