4th - 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 6

Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

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

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

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

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

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

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

This science fair project focuses on the use of a conductivity device that will determine if a substance dissolved in water can or cannot conduct electricity.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

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

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