3rd - 6th Grade Activities : Page 14

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

Check out this mind-blowing experiment in which a hard-boiled egg will fit through an impossibly small opening with the help of only a few matches!

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Help second graders grasp their understanding of tall tales and practice writing with this activity by writing about their own family!

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

See how to write a love song simply in this kid-focused tutorial. Learn how to write a love song for Valentine's Day and beyond.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

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

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

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

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

Kids write about their favorite parts of school in 100 words to celebrate 100 days of school in this 5th grade writing activity.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

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

Looking for a way to make vocab practice a little more engaging? This easy twist on the classic game is a great way to build your child's vocabulary.

To practice place value, here's a fun hands-on activity to get your child flipping through place value with ease!

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

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

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

This flash card game will help your child memorize words while visually learning the differences between objects.

Illustrate the importance of bicycle safety in this simple 5th grade science experiment. All you need to start are an egg, a Styrofoam ball, and rubber bands.

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

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.

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