4th Grade Activities : Page 9

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

This activity teaches your third grader how to make a paper cut-out still life, in true Matisse-style.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

Compare fractions in this two-player math game. The objective of the games is to work together to determine who has created the largest fraction.

Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

Use muffin tins to create a simple, affordable and fun game to help your child practice their vocabulary!

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with your fourth grader, or introduce them to a new cultural practice, by showing them how to weave a Kwanzaa mat out of an ordinary paper bag!

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

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

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Help your fourth grader make a homemade recipe book that's eye-catching, simple to construct and perfect for holding all of her favorite recipes!

In this activity, your child will watch a video about empathy and practice speaking to someone with empathy. They will also discuss how empathy supports living in a community with others.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

Teach your kid a fun mathematical magic trick! All you'll need is a deck of cards and basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

Here's a tasty summer holiday treat: oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with cinnamon ice cream.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Give your fourth grader a head start in poetry with a simile writing activity that guides him in crafting a cute poem about the beloved family pet.