Measurement Activities : Page 4

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

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Use an Elihu Thomson apparatus, also known as a ring launcher, to learn about electromagnetism concepts and the properties of various metals.

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

Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

This science fair project will help learners determine whether algae can be made to grow by feeding it supplementary carbon dioxide.

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!

Kids make strong bubbles to investigate the effect different additives have on bubble life in this cool science fair project idea.

A great science fair project on solar oven design that helps kids learn about solar power and solar heating.

A project to reinforce learning about the layers of the rainforest, rain forest ecosystem, and the greenhouse effect.

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

The purpose of this science project is to determine which chemical best lowers the temperature of water in a cold pack and if the amount affects its use.

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!

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

This project concerns activity happening millions of miles away, on the sun.

This do-it-anywhere guessing game helps reinforce number concepts. And it's a blast to play.

Did you ever drink spoiled milk? Find out whether whole milk spoils at the same rate as 2% and skim milk.

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Challenge your preschooler to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.

Free science fair project idea that examines air pollution in local environments. Particles are trapped by petroleum jelly on microscope slides.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

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

Science fair project that tests how heat affects the chemical reaction between a seltzer tablet and a glass of water.

Study the effects of wind and temperature on evaporation. Place wet sponges in different environments, check at regular intervals, track time required to dry.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

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

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore non-chemical means of preserving fruits by using thermotherapy.