Lots of people have been asking me for school science club ideas recently, so I’ve put together a collection of science experiments and activities that I think would work really well for Primary/Elementary school age children. Scribble Bots First up are our easy Scribble Bots. These are very simple to make using inexpensive and reusable materials….
The heart has two features that keep blood flowing in the right direction. These are chambers and valves. Chambers fill with blood, then squeeze to pump the blood out. Each side of the heart has an entry chamber ( atrium ) and an exit chamber ( ventricle ). These pump one after the other to…
What is an emulsion? Two or more liquids that don’t mix create an emulsion when one is added to the other. The properties of the new liquid are different to either of the liquids alone. Emulsions are a special type of colloid. Liquids that don’t mix together are called immiscible liquids. Examples of Immiscible Liquids…
These simple science experiments are perfect for a rainy day or when you just need a quick and easy activity idea to keep the kids busy for an hour or so. They don’t need much prep or thought beforehand and are easy to set up and explain. Don’t forget I also have a couple of…
I can’t quite believe it’s less than a week till Christmas! Where does the time go? If like me you’re still on the hunt for last minute gifts, don’t forget we have a couple of science books available that would be great for any curious kid! Snackable Science and This IS Rocket Science are both…
We visited Winchester Science Centre two years ago to see their special Christmas event and it was fantastic, so we couldn’t wait to visit again especially as this year it’s dinosaur themed and two of my children are dino crazy at the moment. All the normal exhibits are still there. Our favourites are the running…
