4th - 7th Grade Holidays Science Activities

Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

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

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

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

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

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

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.