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 ...
Pumping Heart Model
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 ...
What is an Emulsion?
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 ...
20 Simple Science Experiments
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 ...
Christmas Food Combinations
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 ...
Dinosaur Roar at Winchester Science Centre
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 ...
Help Santa see in the fog – Santa STEM Challenge
Here at Science Sparks we're trying to make the most of the festive season with lots of Santa science and ELF science challenges. Today we've got another Santa challenge, but you could easily make it ...
Top Winter Science Experiments for Kids
As we head into a cold January I thought it might be fun to try some fun Winter Science Experiments. These are great for kids of all ages, although some need adult supervision and guidance.Don’t ...
Thank a Teacher this Christmas
I can't quite believe it's December already, where has the year gone? My planning list is longer than my arm and I feel like time is slipping away from me. Having three school age children also means ...
Elf on the Shelf Ideas – STEM Challenges
Following on from our fun Santa STEM challenges we've now got some fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for you, all with a Christmas STEM twist.These would be great set up with a challenge card left next ...
