4th - 7th Grade Activities : Page 41

This science fair project idea explores how enzyme inhibitors, active sites, non-competitive enzyme inhibitors, and substrates work.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Be careful what you wish for... Centered around The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs, this writing activity encourages your child to consider consequences.

Put a spin on traditional salad by tossing in a few toothpicks! You and your child will have a bast making these healthy, bite-sized treats.

What are the rules of your home? Help your fifth grader draft a Family Constitution and even give it an aged look using soaked tea bags.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

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

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

In this activity students first send kindness to themselves and then they send it to others.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

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

Celebrate spring by creating a cute crawly critter bag to fill with your favorite candy!

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

This arts and crafts project isn't just full of creativity, it's got a lot to teach kids about world cultures as well.

Eating a healthy breakfast starts the day out right, and your child can make something tasty and nutritious while honing her culinary skills!

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Try this entertaining and educational math activity that will teach your child how to add and subtract decimals.

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Combine winter charm with DIY fashion to create this lovely piece of jewelry.

Encourage your child to take a page from Bridget Riley and the op art movement, and see if she can create an optical illusion in her artwork.

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

Make this paper mache gargoyle for a lesson in Medieval architecture and sculpture.