5th Grade Measuring Temperature Resources

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

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

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.

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 science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

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

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

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.