1st - 5th Grade Measurement Activities

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Practice conversions within the metric system in this fun math card game for third graders.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

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

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

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

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

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

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?