This simple science project shows you how to make a model of an eclipse to visually demonstrate what’s happening between the Sun, Earth and Moon during a solar or lunar eclipse. A solar eclipse model is a fantastic science project for home and school, especially just before or after an eclipse! You’ve probably noticed shadows…
A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the sun’s light. People on Earth who are in the path of the moon’s shadow will be able to see the eclipse. The Sun is 400 times wider than the moon and 400 times farther away, which is why they appear…
Spring is a great time of year to learn about minibeasts and their life cycles. Minibeasts are fascinating creatures you’ve probably seen in the garden, parks and maybe even indoors! Minibeasts have incredible life cycles, sometimes transforming completely between stages. What are minibeasts? Minibeasts are basically small invertebrate ( without a backbone ) animals. Examples…
This activity is a fun twist on the traditional lemon dropping into a glass inertia demonstration. It’s a simple science trick that works well with a small chocolate egg. Don’t forget to take a look at my Easter STEM challenges, too! You’ll need Small chocolate egg Cardboard tube or card rolled into a tube shape….
Easter is fast approaching, so it’s the perfect time to try some of our Easter STEM Challenges! We’ve been busy testing these for you over the last couple of weeks and would LOVE to see the creations of your little scientists, so do share photos with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’ve also got…
This simple science experiment and demonstration is a great way to show children what happens to gases when they are heated. The air around us is an example of a gas. Particles in a gas can move freely in any direction. Gases don’t have a fixed shape but fill the space they have. When a…
Pi is the ratio between a circle’s circumference and diameter. It’s a number used in many formulas associated with circles. The circumference is the distance around the edge of a circle Pi to two decimal places is 3.14. The symbol for Pi was first introduced by a Welsh mathematician called William Jones in 1706. Pi…
I’ve got some fantastic spring science experiments to share today. 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. Spring is the perfect time of year to get out in the garden and learn about the…
Hiccups occur when the diaphragm starts to spasm. No one really knows why they happen, but they’re thought to happen when the diaphragm gets irritated or stimulated. The diaphragm is a thin layer of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen. When it spasms and tightens, it makes you breathe in air too…
Do you like to dunk a biscuit in a hot drink or a glass of milk? Do you find some biscuits are better for dunking than others? Personally, I’m a big fan of the chocolate digestive to dunk. The combination of melted chocolate and soft biscuit is the best! What makes a good dunking biscuit?…
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