When you think of Halloween, which animals come to mind? Bats, owls, spiders, perhaps other creepy crawlies? Far from just giving us goosebumps, these spooky creatures are vital to our planet’s habitats. Are you ready to explore some of nature’s spookiest food chains? Spooky Food Chains Bats, Moths and Owls Nighttime belongs to nocturnal animals,…
You’ve probably never sat down and thought about what soil is actually made of, but it’s a lot more than just mud and dirt. It plays a crucial role in supporting life on Earth, anchoring plant roots, delivering vital nutrients, and providing a habitat for billions of microorganisms alongside creatures like earthworms, ants, and beetles….
These jelly/jello petri dish bacteria snacks are a fun Halloween party treat or just an unusual way to learn about bacteria! A petri dish is a shallow, round dish with a loose-fitting lid used to grow bacteria in a laboratory. Microbiologists use them for experiments and investigations. In a laboratory setting, a layer of agar…
Cells are the fundamental units of life where most of the essential chemistry and functions that keep us alive happen. Cells are the building blocks of every organism and make up most of the structures within the body. Facts about cells What’s the difference between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell? Prokaryotic cells are simpler…
Enzymes are biological catalysts. In simple terms, they speed up chemical reactions. Living organisms have chemical reactions happening in them all the time. One way enzymes are used is to break down large molecules. For example, enzymes called carbohydrases convert carbohydrates into simple sugars. This type of reaction needs to be carefully controlled. Reactions outside…
This fun and creative activity helps children visualise a Butterfly’s Life Cycle by encouraging them to think of edible items to represent each stage of the cycle. This activity would be great for younger children to read alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, too! Don’t forget I have lots more kitchen science experiments to try if…
Biology is the study of life and living things, including plants, animals and microorganisms. Biologists refer to living things as organisms. This collection of biology experiments for kids covers some of the most important concepts in biology There are many different branches of biology, including: Ecology – the relationships between organisms Zoology – the study…
Birds can fly because they have wings, a streamlined body, strong muscles and very light, hollow bones. Birds’ bones are very strong and perfectly adapted for flight. They have a dense, strong exterior and an interior strengthened with criss-crossing ridges and webbing. The hollow interior isn’t just to reduce the weight of the bone. Bird…
Do you know you can change the colour of white flowers by placing them in a pot of food colouring and water? This easy colour-changing flower science experiment is great for learning about transpiration and transport in plants. Easy Transpiration Experiment How to make colour-changing flowers You’ll need White flowers Food colouring – we’ve found…
Find out how to dissect flowers and learn about their structure with this simple hands-on dissection activity and other exciting plant experiments for kids. Dissecting a flower is a great way to visually show the different parts of a flower, which can be hard to picture from a diagram in a book. What you need…
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