3rd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 31

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Learn to make homemade ketchup with your child and experiment with spices and flavors!

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Kids learn about surrealism as they cut out items from magazines and combine them to create their own piece of surrealistic juxtaposition.

A St. Patrick's Day staple, corned beef and cabbage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday and introduce your fourth grader to the kitchen.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Photo coasters are a lot of fun, and this tutorial helps you make a unique set of low-cost photo coasters. Craft some photo coasters with your child.

What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.

Is your third grader bombing around on a bike these days? Here's a way to put all that fun time together with some math learning, too.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Liven up a lesson about graphing by helping your third grader compile a bar graph from his classmates' birthday data.

When you're studying the Mayflower, numbers can be an important part of the history...and a great chance to practice elementary math!

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

In this activity, your child will experience multitasking, then mindfulness and compare the two in terms of productivity and calmness.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

Check out this activity that has your kid create her own Cubist montage. Soon your kid will be well on her way to understanding the vibrant art of Cubism!

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!

Don't despair if numerators and denominators seem like a bore to your child. This colorful collage is sure to show him the brighter side of fractions.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Start the school year off on the right foot by treating your child's new teacher to a special heart-felt surprise!

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

Strengthen your fourth grader's reading skills with this analytic "reader's theater" activity.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Banish your third grader's rainy day boredom by guiding his play group through a collaborative art project that leads up to the unveiling of a crazy creature!

Help your child learn grammar the fun way with this engaging clothespin game!

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.