3rd - 5th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 2

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

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

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

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.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

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.

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

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

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

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

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

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

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

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

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

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

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

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

Have your student draft a blueprint for a haunted house, and trick (or treat) them into learning about geometry in the process.