1st - 5th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 2

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

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

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

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

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

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

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

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