I’m super excited to tell you that Snackable Science is now available to buy!! Snackable Science contains 60 edible experiments allowing kids to investigate their way around the kitchen making magical mixtures, edible Jenga and Tetris, cupcakes to model cell structure, find the perfect ketchup and even create their own super sour candy powder. Every…
A science book makes a brilliant birthday gift or Christmas stocking filler, you could pair up a book with a magnifying glass ( we like this one from Learning Resources ), a little notebook and pen, magnet set or even a mini science kit to make a fun, inexpensive and slightly unusual gift. I’ve compiled…
I’m super excited to tell you that Snackable Science is now available to buy!! Snackable Science contains 60 edible experiments allowing kids to investigate their way around the kitchen making magical mixtures, edible Jenga and Tetris, cupcakes to model cell structure, find the perfect ketchup and even create their own super sour candy powder. Every…
The digestive system is made up of several organs working together, to make an organ system ( Digestive system ). This activity shows how to make an easy digestion system model using food and tights! What is Digestion? Digestion is the process by which large insoluble molecules of food are broken down into smaller soluble…
Your skin is a barrier from harmful things in the environment. When skin becomes damaged blood quickly clots ( thanks to platelets in the blood ) around the damaged area to form a dry crust, called a scab. This protects your body from any nasties which could take advantage of the new opening in your…
I can’t take the credit for this one as my 9 year old made it in school last year, but it’s just too good not to have on Science Sparks. I love that it’s more than just a circuit. One of my daughters made a long torch and the other a head torch. Both are…
Respiration is a chemical reaction that is fundamental to all living things. It happens in every cell of every plant and animal. Respiration is the reaction between glucose (from food) and oxygen in the air you breathe. It produces carbon dioxide and water (waste products) and ENERGY! Energy is needed for movement, growth and repair…
There’s a huge amount of science to explore in the kitchen. Have you ever wondered how a bowl of cookie dough turns into a crisp delicious biscuit or how thick, stretchy dough becomes light fluffy bread? It’s all about the science! The science of baking is quite complex, there’s probably a lot more going on…
