Measurement Activities : Page 8

Determine which seeds are most likely to survive harsh winter conditions (low temperatures).

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

The objective of this science project is to examine the factors that affect the dispersion of oil in water, including water agitation.

The purpose of this science project is to investigate which will grow larger plants: compost, soil and Miracle - Gro, a mixture of both.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate which food wrapping works best to keep refrigerated and non-refrigerated foods from spoiling.

This science fair project idea discovers the effect of (high) heat on animal cells.

This experiment will evaluate bacterial content on toothbrushes before and after different cleaning methods to determine which method of disinfecting is best.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Bake some cookies with an oven that collects sunlight and traps the shorter wavelengths (heat!).

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Investigate the advantages of the use of ceramics in engines such as the tiles used in Space Shuttle. Use iron filings and magnets.

Help your child practice her counting as she makes this fun and festive holiday decoration!

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.

This science fair project explores different types of endangered frogs, and why some are endangered while others are not.

Make pickled carrots at home! Here's a fun activity to get your child in the kitchen and make something special with no fuss or muss.

In this science fair project, students will use methylene blue to study the presence of aerobic bacteria in milk.

Demonstrate the capillary function in plants by adding food coloring to glasses of water. Slice stalks of celery and leafy tops. Compare color of leaves

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

This science fair project idea examines the actual cost of three household light bulbs by testing energy consumption.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

The objective of this science project is to determine the relationship between carbon dioxide gas and the temperature of the atmosphere.