Kerry and I started 2012 filled with hope for what the year would bring. We jumped around excitedly when we were nominated as finalists in the MAD Blog Awards and were so very proud of our achievements. It is with a heavy heart that I face 2013 without her. Today, instead of choosing just one…
We love egg experiments here at Science Sparks. We’ve investigated air pressure using eggs, transformed egg whites, tested how strong an eggshell is, and even made eggs shrink. Today, however, we’re going to find out how to make an eggshell disappear. It sounds impossible, but it is actually very simple! How to dissolve an eggshell…
It’s been bitterly cold here this week. One day the frost hung around on the grass until well after lunch. I have to admit I just walked through the garden and didn’t really notice, but my girls were mesmerised by it, which just shows you how the simplest of things can provide hours of entertainment….
Today’s science advent calendar activity is making Christmas Peppermint Creams! These are very simple to make and are a lovely gift for family and friends. I’m using these to demonstrate changes of state as the chocolate melts and sets again. How to make Peppermint Creams Ingredients 350g Icing Sugar One tablespoon condensed milk A few…
Today we are going to look at shiny and matte surfaces and how we can tell the difference. Basically shiny surfaces reflect light well and matte surfaces don’t. For this you will need: A flashlight Shiny items for example:
I reviewed Twinkl Educational Resources recently and was amazed by the sheer amount of fun and educational activities available. Twinkl has a huge range of free materials catering for Early Years, KS1 and KS2, which can be downloaded and printed, as well as extra premium resources that you pay an annual subscription to have access…
An unbreakable egg sounds impossible. We think of eggs as fragile ( how many times have you opened a box of eggs to find one broken ), so how do you make an unbreakable egg? How to make an egg unbreakable How to make an unbreakable egg You’ll need Instructions Wrap the egg in cling…
Kerry is of course my partner on this blog, and a wonderful friend. She suffered a brain haemorrhage following a ruptured aneurysm a few months ago and is fighting so hard to get back home to her beautiful family. Liska at New Mum Online has had the amazing idea to organise a coordinated time for people…
Today, I have some lovely Christmas science experiments and activities for you, which are perfect for learning while you get in the Christmas mood. Don’t forget to check out our BRAND NEW ebook for even more fun Christmas Science Experiment Ideas, it’s available to download NOW and is completely FREE. You can see an UPDATED version…
We love goo or oobleck at Science Sparks. It’s wonderful to touch and play with and I am always surprised at how it can feel solid one minute and liquid the next. Today we made a Christmassy Candy Cane version that smelled amazing! How to make Candy Cane Oobleck Instructions I made up two batches…
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