This lovely, colourful science experiment is super easy to set up and carry out, but looks amazing! As well as being fun to watch, it’s also great for learning about density ( the oil layer floats on top of the water ) and diffusion ( as the food colouring spreads out through the water layer)….
This very simple science activity is a fun take on a magic opening flowers investigation. It’s also part of my Halloween paper science experiment pack containing five easy paper based activities for Halloween. The idea is to fold the paper ghosts up and watch as they open in the water. This happens because the paper…
This Halloween print and experiment pack is a free download containing FIVE easy science experiments using mostly the paper they are printed on and a few extras ( paperclip, scissors, a torch and water). It’s perfect for free, simple, educational Halloween fun at home or school. Halloween Paper Science Experiments 1. SPINNING SPIDERS Use the template to…
Physics is key to understanding the world around us. While some aspects may seem tricky to understand, many fundamental physics concepts can be broken down into simple concepts, some of which can be demonstrated using basic equipment at home. This list of 5 physics experiments you can try at home is a great starting point…
If you’re looking for a totally FREE Halloween activity that’s both educational and fun, you’re in the right place! Download my spooky Halloween Science Quiz and discover all kinds of fun facts about creepy crawlies, pumpkins and other Halloween themes! You might also like my Halloween science experiments and Halloween STEM challenges! I’ve got erupting…
This DIY slingshot is very easy to make and only requires a couple of cardboard tubes, elastic bands and a pencil! When the pom poms are fired out of the launcher they don’t fall straight to the ground, but instead follow a curved path. This is because there are two forces acting on them. Gravity…
The Coriolis Effect refers to how the objects moving on the surface of the Earth appear to follow a curved path due to the rotation of the Earth. It is named after Gaspard Gustave de Coriolis who first described the effect. The Coriolis Effect influences the movement of wind. Wind is moving air caused by…
A Halloween Candy Grabber is a great STEM challenge for Halloween. Children can investigate by making the grabber shorter and longer or adding extra pieces like easy to hold handles or extra grippy bits on the claw part. I added some teeth and an eye to make my grabber look more Halloween like, but you…
Calcium is a mineral needed for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also plays a role in blood clotting, the normal functioning of the heart and is used by nerves and muscles to help us move. This activity using eggs is a very visual way to demonstrate what happens if you don’t have enough calcium in…
This spooky slime recipe is perfect for Halloween! Stretch it, squish it, pull it or just pick the bugs out of it! Easy Slime Recipe for Halloween There are lots of different recipes on the internet for slime, but this is the one that has worked the best for us. What you need to make…
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