3rd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 41

Let your fifth grader craft a gleaming green shamrock pin for himself or a friend this St. Patrick's Day!

Pine cone centerpieces make for a festive and natural holiday decoration. Make a pine cone centerpiece to display on your table or mantelpiece.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

Representing the story in a visual way makes it easier for your child to compare the traits of various characters.

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Mad Libs are fun but they're even better when your fourth grader gets to make the story himself!

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

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

This St. Patrick's day, stretch your third grader's social studies and math skills with this fun, cooperative learning game.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

If you have a small family or just aren't into the idea of cooking this year, treat your family to this decadent, aromatic chicken recipe.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

Want a sugar-sculpted house, just like Hansel and Gretel found? Make a miniature version in this sweet geometry activity.

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

It's not always bad to think negatively -- step into the creative and unique world of negative space drawing!

Keep your boiled breakfast egg cozy and warm on Easter morning with a bright chick egg topper. This craft can also double as a puppet!

This unique drawing activity gives kids a chance to practice their concentration and focus, and the end result is sure to bring lots of laughs!

Celebrate spring -- and take care of a little spring cleaning -- with this creative craft that turns a single sock into an adorable rabbit.

Practice math and measurement with your third grader this Fourth of July by making these festive cupcakes!

All it takes is some colored felt fabric, a needle, thread, and a few beads and your daughter can make decorative felt pinwheels!

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

Don't throw out all those old artworks! Your child can transform them into a fun and exciting paper circle garland she can use for decorating her room.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

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