Coming soon, but the idea behind this activity is to design and build a carriage for Cinderella’s pumpkin.
You’ll need a mini pumpkin to test your carriage works!
Last Updated on July 16, 2018 by Emma Vanstone
Coming soon, but the idea behind this activity is to design and build a carriage for Cinderella’s pumpkin.
You’ll need a mini pumpkin to test your carriage works!
Last Updated on July 16, 2018 by Emma Vanstone
The longest word English word in the dictionary is: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. Although pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is in the dictionary, it’s not really a real word. It’s a made-up name for lung disease but it was created to mock long medical terms. What’s the longest word not in the dictionary? The longest word not in the dictionary is the…
We’ve heard a lot about viruses recently, but how do they work? Viruses cannot live for long without a host. Viruses consist of either a DNA or RNA genome ( genetic code ) and a protein coat, some also have an extra fatty envelope to protect their genetic material. They cannot reproduce without being inside…
These simple science experiments are perfect for a rainy day or when you 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 science…
I can’t quite believe it’s less than a week till Christmas! Where does the time go? If you’re still on the hunt for last-minute gifts like me, don’t forget we have a couple of science books available that would be great for any curious kid! Snackable Science, This IS Rocket Science, and Gross Science ( new for 2020 ) are…
The electromagnetic spectrum is the name for the different forms of light that are given off by objects in the Universe. Radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays are all types of light, but with different energies! The different types of light have different wavelengths. What is wavelength? Wavelength…
Learning about science doesn’t have to be just about doing experiments. It can be as simple as looking in the garden for bugs. You could: take photos and try to identify the bugs from the photos. Last Updated on June 12, 2012 by Emma Vanstone