This blog has been paid for by and created in partnership with Pfizer UK. The #JoinTheFight campaign is sponsored by Pfizer UK. When my now 11 year old was 3 she had a terrible case of chicken pox. She had spots everywhere, even on her eyelids! She eventually recovered, but it was a long two…
We’ve been very busy over the last few weeks testing lots of fun Christmas Science Experiments. You might spot some old favourites, but we’ve got lots of new ideas as well, including a collection of Elf STEM Challenges which have entertained us for hours! Don’t forget to check out our FREE Christmas Science Ebook which contains…
Did you know you can use chromatography to separate the different colours in the coating of colourful candy? This fun science experiment is perfect for learning about separating mixtures and can even be used as a science and art activity too! This activity can also be found in my new book Snackable Science. If you…
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…
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…
