Preschool - 5th Grade Measuring Temperature Activities : Page 2

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

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.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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

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

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

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

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

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

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.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

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

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

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.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

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

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

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

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

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.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Shamrock Stamps are a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Simple and symmetrical, this symbol of Irish culture is the perfect shape for prints.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

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.

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.

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

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

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.

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!