Preschool - 5th Grade Measurement Activities : Page 3

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

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.

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.

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.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

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

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.

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

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

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

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

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!

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

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

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

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

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.

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

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

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

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.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

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

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

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

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

In this activity, you child will learn about how heat changes food. On the next sunny day, head outdoors to make a treat in an outside oven! Here's how:

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.