4th - 6th Grade Activities : Page 37

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Future engineers, unite! Discover how to keep a sandcastleâs bridge from falling into the moat.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Flip your way into the fall season with this easy and delicious pumpkin pancake recipe that your child can make on weekend mornings!

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Your fourth grader will love turning your house into a home this holiday season with fun crafts such as hand-casted paper holiday ornaments!

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

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.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

What better way to show someone you love them than by telling them? This hair band craft features the American Sign Language sign for âI Love You.â

Crowned with orange cream cheese frosting and studded with chocolate chips, these pumpkin muffins make a delicious fall treat.

Hair ties don't have to be plain old elastic circles. Your child can decorate her hair with beaded hair bands that add flair to her hair!

Help your child get organized for the school year ahead and establish some important skills that will help him for years to come!

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

How much does 100 weigh? Play this fun guessing game with your child to commemorate the 100th day of school.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

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

Breathe new life into a battered old paperback with this creative book art craft that revolves around reading!

Batik is a traditional Indonesian craft, which uses a technique of drawing wax on fabric to create patterns before dying.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

Based upon traditional Indonesian Wayang puppets; kids will make their very own puppet in this activity, with movable arms that can be operated with sticks.

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.