This fantastic and easy demonstration of gravity and magnetism will impress kids of all ages. The paperclip doesn’t fall because it is attracted to the magnet and doesn’t jump up to the magnet as it is held in place by string, making it look like it is defying gravity and floating in the air!! If…
Toy cars are a great tool for learning about forces such as friction, momentum, inertia, and the effect of changing ramp gradients. For some activities, you’ll need a few extra items, but hopefully, you already have most of them around the house. Grab some toy cars and start experimenting! Science investigations using toy cars 1….
A steady hand game is a brilliant mini electricity or design project and great for working on hand-eye coordination too! I made a reindeer themed game just before Christmas, but you can twist the copper wire into any shape you want. If this isn’t quite what you’re looking for I have lots more simple electricity…
This easy magic milk science investigation is fantastic fun for kids of all ages. All you need is whole milk, food colouring and a little dish soap to create crazy colour explosions. Older children can use this activity to learn about emulsions. The reaction that gives the colourful display is between the fat molecules in the…
Creating a 3D neurone ( or neuron ) model is a great way to learn about the central nervous system and how messages are transmitted around the body. 3D neurone models are also a fantastic addition to a school science fair project about the nervous system. What are neurones? Neurones ( often called nerve cells…
My winter themed print and play pack is a free download containing five easy science experiments mainly using the paper they are printed on and a few extras ( balloon, scissors, a torch and water). Print, experiment and then recycle the leftovers. The activities are mess free ( apart from one ) with easy to follow instructions….
Do you know how to make a lava lamp? DIY lava lamps are one of our favourite science experiments as they are super simple to make, can be used over and over again, and you can be as creative as you like with them. We’ve made Minions, reindeer and even snowmen lava lamps! Lava lamps…
Do you know you can make a pH indicator with the red leaves from a poinsettia plant? Red poinsettia leaves contain anthocyanins which change colour in the presence of acids or alkalis. Acids have a low pH ( below 7 ), and alkalis have a high pH ( over 7 ). If it’s not the…
I still have a couple more Christmas science experiments to add to my collection next week, but until then, here’s a fun Christmas Science Quiz to keep you busy! There are four rounds and an answer sheet, so all you need to do is print a few copies, choose a quizmaster and get your teams…
Mexico is the next country in our trip around the World in 50 experiments. Mexico is located in North America and shares a border with the United States. It’s the 14th largest country in the World. Mexico is very hot, with deserts in the north, mountains and canyons in the centre and rainforests in the…
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