4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 26

Create some commotion on your table this Halloween with some flying bats that'll be cute enough to cause a ruckus among your little party monsters.

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

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

This science fair project idea explores whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Year's Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.

Your child can create a cute basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give as a gift!

Your child can twist and turn their way to creating a freestanding wire form! When they're done they can position and display their small statue wherever they want.

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

Discover how to make fake snot with this cool science fair project idea to learn about polymers, enzymes, and more.

Capture a bit of magic with these mesmerizing ice balloons!

Make some cool hearts that are sure to brighten anyone's Valentine's Day. This project is a opportunity to play with overlapping shapes and show your love!

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.