Measurement Activities : Page 10

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.

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

Demonstrate the capillary function in plants by adding food coloring to glasses of water. Slice stalks of celery and leafy tops. Compare color of leaves

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

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

The objective of this science project is to examine the factors that affect the dispersion of oil in water, including water agitation.

This recipes is so easy your child gets to be master chef for this kitchen activity. He'll bake peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies that happen to be vegan!

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.

This science fair project idea examines the actual cost of three household light bulbs by testing energy consumption.

This science fair project determines what effect substances have on ice, and which of these products most effectively melts ice.

Test whether cutting up meats will make it cook faster than just cooking it whole.

Help your child practice her counting as she makes this fun and festive holiday decoration!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

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

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.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

In this science fair project, students will use methylene blue to study the presence of aerobic bacteria in milk.

Stringy orange ghoul guts are actually a healthy and gross-looking appetizer for your child's Halloween party.

This experiment will evaluate bacterial content on toothbrushes before and after different cleaning methods to determine which method of disinfecting is best.

This fun science fair project idea explains what a circadian rhythm is and explores the types of biological activities that follow a 24 hour cycle in mammals.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

Observe if dissolved aspirin will help plants grow healthier and faster in this science fair project idea.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.

Determine whether fresh vegetables have more calories or less calories than canned vegetables.

This project explores what happens to a rubber band when it is heated and cooled.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.