Measurement Activities : Page 6

This science fair project idea determines effective strategies to help students stay awake and attentive.

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

These delicious Easter Basket Cupcakes are a simple, creative holiday treat. These cupcakes sit in waffle bowls with festive coconut grass and jellybean eggs.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

The objective of this science experiment is to evaluate the affects of high and low heat capacity on a material's heat retention ability.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

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.

What direction should solar panels face? It's not the direction you might think! This free and enlightening science fair project helps kids discover the answer.

Determine whether a hot liquid cools off faster when liquid is added before or after a two minute wait.

Construct calorimeter and determine the caloric value of a sample of foods by change in temperature for each of the foods.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

This science fair project idea quantifies the effect of weather- in this case temperature and humidity- on musical instruments.

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

Science fair project that tests the correlation between outdoor temperature or weather conditions and the number of visible stars at night.

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

The objective of this project is to examine the ways in which a passive solar house may contribute to conservation of energy.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

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

Check out this fun science fair project idea for middle school students to learn about the effects of temperature on the density of a gas such as air.

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

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

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

This science fair project idea investigates food preference of birds.

Determine whether magic salt is more effective at melting snow than regular salt. Pour one ounce of salt over the ice cubes, compare the melt downs.

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.

The objective of this science project is to determine the relationship between carbon dioxide gas and the temperature of the atmosphere.