4th and 5th Grade Activities : Page 28

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

Try turning the evening ritual of asking about your kid's school day into a challenging game that consists of twenty questions.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Your child will reflect on the term "beauty" and the things they are grateful for. They will read the book All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon and reflect on how focusing on the small and big things of beauty around them can benefit themselves and others.

Take some inspiration from the past and create some wood block prints with your fourth grader.

Let your kid be imaginative (and a little messy) as she builds a striking centerpiece in the tradition of papier-mâché artists of the past.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

Does your child know all the greatest kid-friendly places in town? Here's an activity that lets them create a cool city guide and work their writing chops, too!

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

Talk about ice cream while helping your 4th grader work on crucial punctuation skills.

Create a fun hands-on game to practice long division, using magnetic numbers on a fridge.

Boost your child's imagination and creativity by having her design her own deck of trading cards.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

Wondering how to help your child get a handle on prime numbers? Turn her into a prime number hunter with this hundreds chart activity.

Classic meatloaf gets a healthy update with quinoa in place of breadcrumbs.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

Make environmentally friendly, chemical-free toothpaste using one of the most common, inexpensive pantry staples in the American kitchen: baking soda.

Use the holiday gift giving season as an excuse to give your fourth grader a valuable lesson in making and keeping a budget!

Make an elegant Mother's Day card to celebrate the love and work in raising kids.

Discover a way to take old denim out of your child's closet without removing it from her life with this beautiful recycled craft.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.