2nd and 3rd Grade Measurement Activities : Page 2

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.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

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

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.

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 this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

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

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!

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

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

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 do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

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.

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

Make this easy recipe for Halloween, featuring white chocolate and pretzels, for a crispy, creepy treat!

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

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

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

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.

Hiding protein-rich quinoa and a variety of fresh vegetables, these meatballs are the perfect answer to kid food woes.