4th and 5th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 2

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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