Measurement Activities : Page 11

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

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

This science fair project idea quantifies exactly how accurate the cricket thermometer is.

Determine whether the application of Febreeze will lower the bacterial count.

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

This science fair project idea determines what factors influence an individual's reaction time using a web-based timed reaction test.

This science fair project idea measures physical dexterity as a function of temperature.

Analyze competed scientific studies to determine the effectiveness of ancient remedies. Create a chart that illustrates the effectiveness of these treatments.

Plants help keep a house cool! This article includes step-by-step instructions for completing this fun and interesting science experiment.

Determine which metal has the highest rate of conductivity.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the cleanliness of salad preparation techniques.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Check out this cool science project idea to explore how temperature creates annual rhythms that govern plant growth.

This experiment evaluates if the temperature of the environment that you work in affects your ability to perform mental tasks.

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

This project examines the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, with and without oil.

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

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

This science fair project idea discovers the effect of (high) heat on animal cells.

Salmonella and E.coli are common food contaminates. This experiment measures the time it takes for E.coli and Salmonella to reach hazardous levels in fish.

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

Evaluate whether people can raise the temperature of their finger using the power of their thoughts.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Cookie catastrophe! In this project you will determine if different types of cookie sheets can cause cookies to bake differently.

Examine the presence of seeds in open fields. Collect seeds on socks by walking through open fields of grass or other growth. Germinate seeds on socks

The objective of this science fair project idea is to find out whether refrigerating cosmetics will extend their shelf-life and longevity.

Explore the wattage of microwaves in relevance to cooking time.

Determine the differences between various bicep exercises, both in terms of how much muscle exertion they create and how they affect your heart rate.

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.