4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 3

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

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

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

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

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

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

Get your kindergartener involved in the kitchen by making healthy cupcakes loaded with veggies and protein in this fun cooking activity.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

This science fair project idea discovers which brand of bubblegum produces the largest bubbles.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

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

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.