3rd - 6th Grade Activities : Page 19

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Your child will be delighted to create a sweet painting in the style of pop artist Wayne Thiebaud!

Yarn ornaments are a beautiful and crafty way to celebrate the holidays. Make a set of yarn ornaments with your child, then hang them on your Christmas tree.

This art project encourages kids to look closely at their favorite animal and recreate texture, pattern and silhouette with easy to follow instructions.

Bend, twist, squish and press a paper bag into a tree! Once it's finished, your child's Halloween tree will look like it came right out of a scary fairy tale.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

Make a backbone model to explore human anatomy and life science.

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

Show your fifth grader how fun and fashionable recycling can be! Guide her in making her own wallet by fusing together old plastic bags with an iron.

Have a young architect or designer on your hands? Here's an easy activity for him to learn the basics of landscape and architecture while having fun!

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

Get inspired by the great outdoors and help your child make a quirky jewelry tree out of chopsticks!

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

This school year, have your child decorate his very own clip board and watch him do his homework in style!

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.