Preschool - 3rd Grade Measurement Activities : Page 2

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

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.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

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

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

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 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.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

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.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

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.

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

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

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

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

This do-it-anywhere guessing game helps reinforce number concepts. And it's a blast to play.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Preschoolers are fascinated by how colors can be mixed to form new ones. This activity combines color mixing with the concept of melting for extra science fun.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

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.