3rd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 2

This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.

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

Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.

Make your own recycling game that helps teach your child what can and should be recycled.

Kids learn about potential energy, and mechanical energy, and how to make power from water with one of our favorite renewable energy projects for kids.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.

What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Celebrate Earth Day by making a poster that encourages people not to litter.

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.

Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!

Greek mythology offers up some of the most epic tales ever. This Greek mythology tree activity introduces students to some of the main characters in Greek mythology.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

In this fun science fair project idea, kids will experiment with various methods in order to discover the fastest way to cool a soda.

Play multiplication war, a fun card game, with your child and before long those annoying multiplication facts will be part of her mathematical skill set.

Create safe lightning for kids! They'll learn how to make lightning at home with this fun science fair project idea illustrating static charges and grounding.

Create your own version of an Aboriginal Australian dot painting in this fun activity!

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

Tired of gum with flavor that lasts for just a couple of minute? Put gum to the test with this chewy science experiment!

Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

How greasy are your potato chips? Students will use a reliable method to quantify greasiness and compare different brands in this great science fair project.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!