2nd - 5th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 3

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

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.

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.

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

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

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

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

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

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

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

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

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

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

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.

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

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

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

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

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

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

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?