Measurement Activities : Page 9

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Test whether cutting up meats will make it cook faster than just cooking it whole.

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Science fair project that determines the relationship between the temperature and the rate of cricket chirping. How many times do crickets chirp each minute?

This experiment investigates if small changes in your diet can alter your basal body temperature.

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

This science fair project idea quantifies the effect of weather- in this case temperature and humidity- on musical instruments.

Check out this cool middle school science fair project idea to determine if shopping carts are really carriers of harmful bacteria.

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

Look for a correlation between temperature and the intensity of cricket chirping. Measure ambient temperature and sound intensity in decibels.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Thermometers are how we measure temperature, and we've all heard the terms "centigrade" and "Fahrenheit" tossed around, but what do they really mean?

Explore properties of liquids and how temperature and salinity effect surface tension of liquids in this fun- filled science fair project idea.

This experiment will explore the best way to create a perfect soft-boiled egg.

This science fair project idea quantifies exactly how accurate the cricket thermometer is.

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

Ethanol can be used as an alternative fuel! The purpose of this experiment is to identify a starch plant that produces the largest quantity of ethanol.

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

Determine which metal has the highest rate of conductivity.

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the relation between onions and eyes and how to prevent eyes from tearing while cutting an onion.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

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

Science fair project that tests how heat affects the chemical reaction between a seltzer tablet and a glass of water.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

What is the coldest temperature possible? In this cool experiment, you'll calculate absolute zero by extrapolating data on the temperature and volume of gas.

Will your liquid weigh less once you remove the fat from it? Find out in this science fair project idea.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.