4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 28

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Looking for a customized locker accessory? Try this DIY Mirror Craft and spruce up a plain old mirror with some original designs.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

For a fun way to encourage your child to read, try this comprehension technique made to satisfy visual learners.

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

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

These 3-D snow globe cookies look amazing on any table and will gets kids excited about the upcoming holiday season!

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Sick of the same old arts and crafts projects? Try a new kind of art--string art!

Challenge your child with this exciting 2D to 3D project using a sheet of construction paper, oil pastels, and scissors.

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child deciphering directions for sandwich making, and learning about sequence along the way!

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.

Take play-dough to the next level with this homemade recipe, adding surprising ingredients perfect for summer!

Show your fourth grader how to embrace a green lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors with a homemade, recycled picnic basket.

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Spice up a traditional watercolor painting project with magazine cutout letters that spell out your favorite poem.

Help your kid organize her collection of earrings and other accessories with a fun embroidery craft!