Elementary School Measurement Activities : Page 2

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

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

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Help your child learn science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering while taking a nature walk and collecting and collaging leaves.

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.

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

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

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

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!

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

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.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

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

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

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

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

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.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

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

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