Welcome back to Fun Sparks! This week we have another Christmas-themed post! Today we are going to look at shiny and matte surfaces and how we can tell the difference. A really simple activity that is perfect for this time of year! Basically shiny surfaces reflect light well, and matte surfaces don’t. You will need:…
I have lots of happy memories about microscopes, I remember getting one when I was about 8 and never being able to see much through it. Then I remember spending hours making up slides at University and usually smashing them with the lens trying to focus them. Luckily technology has moved on a lot since…
Our household is getting so excited about Christmas. Every day Noah has asked if we can put the tree up, but with the twins and the mayhem, they are, I really want to leave it as late as possible to prevent a beautiful-looking tree, from becoming a very sorry for itself looking tree. The talk…
Today’s experiment is very simple. We made some ice cubes and then put them in different places to watch them melt. This is a great activity for learning about melting and freezing! You can use standard ice cubes or any shaped moulds you have around the house. Melting ice cubes learning objectives Discover that water…
Today is day 2 of our week of icy experiments. You can see yesterday’s fun with freezing here. When we left the house yesterday to go to school, Z and S were fascinated by the frost on the car and ground, so we thought we would try to make some at home. Frost on a…
This fun colour-mixing ice experiment is great for learning about freezing and melting and is fun for kids of all ages. Using fruit juice instead of food colouring and water also means you end up with a lovely smoothie drink! Another easy icy experiment to try is using salt and ice to cool a drink…
We have already looked at Amazing Astronomy and Cracking Chemistry from QED. Today, we are looking at Why it works, Electricity, and Inventions in Science and Technology. Why it works, Electricity In a world where we take electricity and power for granted, I think it is great for kids to know where they come from. This…
Winter can be a tough time for birds. Whilst we are tucked up under our blankets drinking hot chocolate, birds are out there facing the harsh conditions of winter. Although many stay in this country the hardened cold weather can put them at risk. Food is in shorter supply and if an ice frost creeps…
“Little Miss Muffet Sat on her Tuffet Eating her Curds and Whey” But what are curds? This experiment turns milk into a solid which sets hard when left to dry. How to make Curds and Whey for Little Miss Muffet Skimmed milk White vinegar Microwave-proof bowl or a pan and hob Strainer/sieve Instructions Remember…
Today’s experiment is very simple but hopefully fascinating for even very young children. We’re going to investigate which solids dissolve in water. When a substance dissolves in water, you can’t see it anymore; it’s still there but has mixed with the water to make a transparent liquid called a solution. We call substances that dissolve in water soluble. Sugar…
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