2nd - 5th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 2

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

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

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

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?

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

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

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

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

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

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

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

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

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

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

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

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

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

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!

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

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

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

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

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.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!