These super simple investigations are great for demonstrating the surface tension of water. What is surface tension? Surface tension is a force which causes a layer of liquid to behave like an elastic sheet or skin. It is the high surface tension of water which allows insects to walk over it. These pond skaters have long hairy legs…
Charles Darwin is known as the father of evolution. He sailed around South America for more than 3 years, before heading to the Galapagos Islands, where the data collected in just five weeks formed a fundamental part of Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection. If you’re looking for a great book to use when…
Easter is fast approaching, so it seems like the perfect time to try some Easter STEM Challenges. We’ve been busy testing these for you over the last couple of weeks and would LOVE to see your creations if you try any, so do share photos with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Easter STEM Challenges…
Easter is just around the corner, so I’ve put together a collection of egg experiments perfect for this time of year. Eggs are great for experiments as they are inexpensive, easily available and very versatile. We try not to waste food at Science Sparks, but for most of these ideas you can still eat the actual egg. Do…
We’ve just broken up for the Easter holidays and I have big plans for lots of fun Easter Science Experiments while everyone is off school. Here are some old favourites, new ideas from us and some great activities from other bloggers too. Egg Experiments Save the Egg Build a vehicle to save an egg in…
We’re very excited to be sharing some fantastic spring activities for kids to try at home. As always, you don’t need any special equipment, just things you either already have around the house or that you can buy easily and cheaply from a supermarket. As this is Science Sparks, most of these activities have a…
This fun and creative activity helps children visualise a Butterfly Life Cycle by encouraging them to think of edible items to represent each stage of the cycle. The Butterfly Life cycle There are four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly which can take anywhere between one month to a whole year! Stage 1…
