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.

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

Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Play multiplication war, a fun card game, with your child and before long those annoying multiplication facts will be part of her mathematical skill set.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

Show your young artist how to celebrate Mary Cassatt, an Impressionist painter, by creating a mother-child painting in her style.

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

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

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

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

Use these pretty egg carton flowers to decorate a spring table. They don't require water, they'll never wilt, and they're perfect for Easter.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

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

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

These secret code activities are fun, and also provide fourth graders with great opportunities to practice language development and logical reasoning.

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

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

This science fair project idea discovers which brand of bubblegum produces the largest bubbles.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Create a prefix-suffix flip-book and help improve decoding skills and vocabulary.

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

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Quilling, a craft that has been around for centuries, is a beautiful way to create a unique card for Mother's Day, or any special occasion.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!