4th Grade Science Activities
Browse through our fourth grade science activities. We have many 4th grade science activities to keep your fourth grader learning on the fly, all year long. From recreating the solar system to making a battery, you'll find our collection of fourth grade science activities below.
Make a Volcano that Really Erupts!
Your child will be hooked on chemistry after she builds a model volcano by combining an acid and an alkaline substance. Whoosh!
Skewered Balloons!
Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.
Friendly Physics: Make a Water Wheel
Make physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work in this simple cone-and-carton water experiment.
Exploding Marshmallows!
Does your child ask questions about the magical mystery microwave? Now you can show her how and why it works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside.
How Long is Your Shadow on the Shortest Day?
Many people think of the first day of spring or the first day of school as a new beginning, but the winter solstice is a new beginning too. Explore the peak of winter!
Electric Science: Make a Battery!
Try this chemistry experiment with your fourth grader and get some "shocking" results!
Explore Surface Tension
Ever wonder why dewdrops form? Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension! Part science, part magic, this is a great way to get your child excited about the way things work.
Make a Mini Waterfall
Your child will love the creativity involved with this mini-waterfall project. He'll get to work on his planning, problem solving, architectural and science skills, while also getting a chance to play with some water!
An Introduction to Induction
Experiment with the process of induction by separating salt from pepper using nothing more than a plastic spoon.
Learn About Oil Spills
We all know water and oil don't mix, but it's often difficult for students to grasp the difficulty of cleaning up an oil spill.
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