Measuring Temperature Activities

This science fair project explores how salt and sugar affect the melting rate of ice in water.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

This activity spotlights everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, and preserves your child's handprints in his "antlers".

This science fair project idea focuses on saturated and unsaturated lipids (fats and oils).

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Easy and cool middle school science fair project on ripening process of fruits and measures you can take to prevent fruits from rotting and delay ripening.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

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

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

This project examines the affect of temperature on viscosity and surface tension of different liquids.

Learn about calorimetry, make a bomb calorimeter, and experiment with combusting different nuts to see which one produces the most energy!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Which public places harbor the most bacteria and germs? Test different environments to find out where the most bacteria live in this science project.

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

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

In this cool experiment, learn about the forces of resistance in a liquid and race marbles in a cylinder to find out which fluids have a high viscosity.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

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

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

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