4th - 8th Grade Activities : Page 32

Most of us are familiar with haiku, but the tanka is an even older form of Japanese poetry. Learn to write a tanka poem with this activity.

Show your fourth grader how to embrace a green lifestyle and enjoy the outdoors with a homemade, recycled picnic basket.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Want a sugar-sculpted house, just like Hansel and Gretel found? Make a miniature version in this sweet geometry activity.

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

In Muslim culture, the ninth month of the calendar year is a celebration called Ramadan. Make badam sharbat, a traditional drink made during Ramadan!

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

In this unique 5th grade arts and crafts project, your budding artist can imitate ancient rock art by creating his own petroglyphs on sandpaper with crayons.

As your child heads back to school this fall, dust off those elementary math skills with our creative calendar activity!

This school year, have your child decorate his very own clip board and watch him do his homework in style!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Children will learn about food waste and conservation, create a poster that lets others know about the importance of food conservation, and make a plan to waste less food and consume with mindfulness.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Here's an activity that has your teenager or child upcycling empty cereal boxes to create a handy, one-of-a-kind notebook holder to keep her space organized.

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

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

Kids learn about pointillism as they make their own self-portrait in the style of famed American artist Chuck Close.

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

Sweet potatoes lend a creamy texture and peppery seasoning gives a spicy kick in this fall hash recipe.

Help your child plant a âtea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

Got a jousting knight at home? Try this project and help him make his very own shield.

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Help your kid organize her collection of earrings and other accessories with a fun embroidery craft!

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

This easy paper craft looks like the ancient Moai sculptures of Easter Island.

Here are three activities you can do at home and around town to bring algebra into your daily lives.