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.

In this activity, students will create a peace treaty as a class and come up with guidelines for how they will manage conflict.

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

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

This game will help your child write with more attention to detail.

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

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.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

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

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

This game reinforces the meaning of the term "multiples" and is fast enough to hold the attention of your fourth-grader.

Craft butterflies from coffee filters in this sweet spring craft project!

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

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

Here's an activity that takes fourth grade reading and writing skills beyond the classroom to offer a warm welcome to a new neighbor.

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will participate in a mindfulness exercise focused on forgiveness. Then, they'll craft a Peace and Harmony Fidget Spinner to cultivate calmness.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

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

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.