3rd Grade Activities : Page 9

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

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

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

This kinesthetic game will help your child practice rounding and get the adrenaline rushing!

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

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with your fourth grader, or introduce them to a new cultural practice, by showing them how to weave a Kwanzaa mat out of an ordinary paper bag!

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Create your very own "stained glass" flower, the perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day!

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

Here's a tasty summer holiday treat: oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with cinnamon ice cream.

This flash card game will help your child memorize words while visually learning the differences between objects.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Construction paper, scissors, markers and glue are all your child needs to make these gruesomely whimsical monster bookmarks.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.