4th - 7th Grade Activities : Page 29

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

If your fifth grader has a voracious appetite for reading, she'll be surprised to see many books she has devoured. Show her how to make a "100 Books" chart!

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Talk about ice cream while helping your 4th grader work on crucial punctuation skills.

Being present is essential for learning, so help your child become more aware of their body and surroundings through an activity called "mindful walking."

Learn to make homemade ketchup with your child and experiment with spices and flavors!

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

Flip your way into the fall season with this easy and delicious pumpkin pancake recipe that your child can make on weekend mornings!

Put old, worn-out picture books to work by constructing a book birdhouse, perfect for welcoming spring.

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Reuse old Christmas cards by showing your fourth grader how to weave strips of them together to create new and unique woven holiday cards!

Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child understand the concept of "circumference."

This project is a great way to explore variations in how to paint using watercolor.

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.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

Introduce decimals and place value with this fun math card game for fourth grade students.

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

This year for Valentine's Day, you and your child can bake up a batch of classic red velvet cupcakes and learn more about the history of this vintage treat.

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

Shrimp are dredged in sweet rice flour and shredded coconut and baked till they're crisp and golden.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.