4th Grade Activities : Page 2

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

In this activity, your child will explore techniques that support patience and learn to practice mindfulness when waiting.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

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

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

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

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Have your child create a little leprechaun to celebrate the season and create a little mischief.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Celebrate the flavors of fall by making this sweet breakfast treat with your child. It beats the stuff from the box any day!

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

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

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.