3rd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 16

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

Improve critical thinking and logic skills as you compete to win in this fun, educational card game.

This hands-on activity will introduce your third grader to the concepts of positive and negative space as she makes a shamrock!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

This reading comprehension activity teaches children reading in reverse: how would you teach an alien to use a zipper?

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

Transform ordinary metal paper clips into wearable jewelry by adding beads and linking the clips together.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Play tic-tac-toe and help your kid memorize multiplication facts!

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

Instead of tossing old school supplies, turn them into a work of art and teach your kids how to find new uses for old things.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

Your child can explore color mixing and design while folding together a paint-filled paper and then using a marker to outline it.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

This math game helps fourth graders improve their understanding of positive and negative integers in a fun way.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Science fair project which evaluates different athletic shoes in order to find out whether any of them affect a person's ability to run.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.