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In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

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

Create a chunky, textured, tactile giraffe collage that is cute enough to pet! This is a great way to recycle old arts and crafts materials.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

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.

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

Invite your fourth grader to celebrate one of four holidays by creating a kid-friendly homemade Menorah, Advent Wreath, Kinara, or Diya!

Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Start a unique tradition with your fourth grader; bake and paint one-of-a-kind Olympic pins--out of salt dough!

Incorporate a lesson about metaphors into a writing and drawing project featuring one of the most classically recognizable of holiday icons: Rudolph!

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

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

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.

Challenge your child to create a lipogram, or a piece of writing that omits one specific letter. This activity strengthens writing and language skills.

The ability to identify number patterns is one of the building blocks to success in higher-level math and this game is the perfect way to practice.

Your fourth grader will get their mind working with this simple "Chanukah" anagram game. They will hone their language and spelling skills with this one!

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Boost your child's listening, verbal and teamwork skills with this unique trust game in which one player guides another through a maze using only words.

There's only one word that rhymes with orange. This is bad news for poets who want to write about oranges. But what if they use word play instead?

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.