Here's a hands-on activity you can do with your fourth-grader to practice measurement and directly apply the concept of area.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.