2nd - 5th Grade Measuring Temperature Activities : Page 2

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.