2nd - 5th Grade Measuring Temperature Resources : Page 2

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

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

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

These delicious Easter Basket Cupcakes are a simple, creative holiday treat. These cupcakes sit in waffle bowls with festive coconut grass and jellybean eggs.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

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.

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.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

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