3rd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 12

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.

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

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Show your third grader how to craft his own version of the symbolic Olympic rings using some easy-to-find art supplies!

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

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

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

This prime number game is the perfect way to get to know prime numbers. Deal the cards and flip them over. When players a prime number they call out, "Prime!"

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Make math fun and easy with this activity that challenges your child to use their addition and multiplication skills to win a race!

Exponents can be tricky to learn. Fortunately this game provides plenty of multiplication practice for your math student!

Here's a super fun game to get in some place value practice with your child!

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

Shadow puppets are a traditional form of folk art that originated in ancient China. Help your child create his own puppet and put on a show!