3rd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 56

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Make this fluffy, fun feather pin as a unique fashion statement or a trendy gift for a lucky recipient.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

Help your teen show Mom how much he loves her through song ... with her very own CD!

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

If your mom loves gardening and plants, make her a Mother's Day garden decoration perfect for displaying in her yard!

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Get your child cooking with this easy side dish from the Bahamas.

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Challenge your third grader and a few friends to teamwork and laughs with these boisterous indoor Christmas games.

Is your kid indecisive about what he wants to be when he grows up? Instead of concentrating on just one dream, encourage him to explore the possibilities.

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

Want to do something a little different for Dad this year? Have your child design his very own Father's Day "Greatest Hits CD" card.

In this social emotional learning activity, you will help your child practice mindfulness of emotions, guiding them to create a word search to understand and explain feeling words.

Make this delicious coconut cream pie recipe this Kwanzaa, and teach your kids the meaning of this important African-American holiday.

Add a creative and personal touch to graduation gifts with this clever character clip that's perfect for securing cards to gift boxes.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

Be careful what you wish for... Centered around The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs, this writing activity encourages your child to consider consequences.

Here's a great project to get your child on the right track towards writing well thought-out proposals.

Creating a cloud of bats is a great way for your child to get familiar with the process of folding and cutting. They also make great Halloween decorations!

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!