4th Grade Activities : Page 6

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

Add a little sparkle and shine to your Christmas or Easter decorations: make a charming blown egg ornament in this fourth grade arts and crafts activity.

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

Want to build your child's literary repertoire with tools like foreshadowing and description? Try a spooky Halloween story!

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

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

With this fun and easy method of printing your child will draw patterns, trace them with yarn, paint and press their very own masterpieces.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Put old, worn-out picture books to work by constructing a book birdhouse, perfect for welcoming spring.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

Your kid will love making these cute and festive Easter bunny pancakes. This Easter, turn a holiday breakfast into a delicious measurement activity!

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Make your own recycling game that helps teach your child what can and should be recycled.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

These easy-to-make felt friends are created by sewing two pieces of felt together with yarn and make great gifts for holidays such as Easter.

This op art craft project turns out eye-popping abstract art! Your kid can flex her creativity to make op art with a few household items in her fave colors.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Make physical activity fun with this 4th-5th grade fitness game that's a twist on classic Tic-Tac-Toe.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.