3rd and 4th Grade Activities

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

Use a simple toothbrush and a splatter painting technique to create this sparkling skyline work of art!

Make these lasting felt hearts and fill them with a sweet smelling combination of rice and spices to keep the Valentine spirit alive all year long.

Make a beautiful nature silhouette to remember a family walk in the park or a camping trip with friends.

In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

In this fun science fair project idea, kids will experiment with various methods in order to discover the fastest way to cool a soda.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

4th graders construct an ocean food web to learn about consumers and trophic levels, food webs, and food chains in this cool ecology science fair project.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will play a mindful listening game and create a video or skit that teaches others about mindful listening.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

Invite your child to craft dream cloud magnets to display their hopes and visions for the future!

Kids explore how a single movable pulley can confer a mechanical advantage over a fixed pulley in this cool engineering science fair project for 2nd grade.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

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

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will hear the story Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids, learn the benefits of yoga, and create their own yoga sequence to teach someone else.

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

Tired of gum with flavor that lasts for just a couple of minute? Put gum to the test with this chewy science experiment!

Does the temperature of a magnet affect its strength? Learn about the relationship between magnets and temperature with this cool physics science fair project.

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Create your own version of an Aboriginal Australian dot painting in this fun activity!

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

In this activity, your child will design their own Best Self Journal to reflect on ways they have been their best each day.