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Fourth Grade Science Activities and Experiments

Browse through our Fourth Grade science activities & experiments. We have many Fourth Grade science activities to keep your student learning on the fly, all year long. For more in depth science projects, take a look at the Science Fair Project Ideas section of the site.

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Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.
Make Crystal Lollipops!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
They're mesmerizing, colorful, and make any room look retro. But lava lamps can also be a great way to teach your child about science.
Make a Homemade Lava Lamp!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.
Make a Hovercraft!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This Fourth of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe holiday fireworks using soda pop in your own back yard!
Soda Pop "Fireworks"
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to 'fudge' it when interpreting what you see.
Make a Mind-Bending Illusion!
Fourth Grade
Life Science
Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, architectural and science skills.
Make a Mini Waterfall
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!
Make Footwear Impressions - CSI Style!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.
Skewered Balloons!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.
How Long is Your Shadow on the Shortest Day?
Fourth Grade
Earth & Space Science
Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.
Recycled Wire Hanger Bird Feeder
Fourth Grade
Life Science
Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.
Exploding Marshmallows!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an 'electric spoon' charged with wool.
An Introduction to Induction
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Your child will be hooked on chemistry after she builds a model volcano by combining an acid and an alkaline substance. Whoosh!
Make a Volcano that Really Erupts!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
An hour glass, sometimes called a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock, and measure the time it keeps.
Make a Sand Clock
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.
Make a Sundial
Fourth Grade
Earth & Space Science

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