Preschool - 3rd Grade Measuring Temperature Activities

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!

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.

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

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

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

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

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

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

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

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

In this activity, you child will learn about how heat changes food. On the next sunny day, head outdoors to make a treat in an outside oven! Here's how:

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

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.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

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

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

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

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

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

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

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

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

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

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.

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

Preschoolers are fascinated by how colors can be mixed to form new ones. This activity combines color mixing with the concept of melting for extra science fun.