Measurement Activities : Page 3

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

How do cold packs work? Explore endothermic reactions by comparing the temperature change that results from various chemicals added to water to find out!

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

Check out this fun science fair project idea to learn how alkaline batteries convert chemical energy to electrical energy?

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

In this science fair project idea, kids make water dance on the surface of a hot pan with the Leidenfrost Effect.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

This science fair project idea explores whether dry ice will cool a beverage faster than wet ice.

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

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

This science fair project idea determines whether land or water warms more quickly and investigates how solar radiation increases the temperature of surfaces.

Science fair project which measures the amount of heat energy released by a burning candle by calculating how many calories of heat it emits.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Science fair project that examines various techniques for removing wrinkles from polyester garments to understand why polyester garments become wrinkled.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Construct calorimeter and determine the caloric value of a sample of foods by change in temperature for each of the foods.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

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

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

This potato cannon activity teaches your middle schooler about the principle of Boyle's Law. Make a potato cannon and have a blast learning about science.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.