4th and 5th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 2

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

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!

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

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

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

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

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!

Use familiar household items and decorations to turn estimation into a fun game!

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.

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

How much does 100 weigh? Play this fun guessing game with your child to commemorate the 100th day of school.

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

This hands-on activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer makes sense.

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Make this delectable custard, meringue, and graham cracker pie will give your fifth grader practice with measurement and get him interested in the kitchen.

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

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.

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

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!