3rd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 7

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

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

Create a string of paper jack-o'-lanterns with this simple Halloween paper craft!

A heart ornament is a adorable decoration that shares the love on Valentine's Day. Make a heart ornament with your child this February.

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

Bring out your child’s creative side with this fun Halloween-themed craft.

In this simple science project, learn about what causes dew and what affects dew formation with a drinking glass, ice, and a soda bottle.

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Work on homophones, words that sound the same, and spelling with this imaginative activity!

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

Learn about magnifying glasses, concave lenses and inverted images by sending rays of light through a magnifying glass in this cool science fair project!

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

This fun art activity gets your child to create background and foreground elements, building his art skills and creative development.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Mummy chic or rag-tag retro? Catch the oldest trend in bandaged jewelry!

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.