I’ve got some fantastic space experiments to share today. These are great for World Space Week, a space science themed activity day or for learning about space in general! Space themed science experiments are one of my favourite themes for science at home and school. There’s so much to explore. Rockets, forces, potential life on…
Halloween will be here before we know it, so we’ve been busy planning lots of activities. I’ve got a huge collection of Halloween science experiments and Halloween party ideas, but this little activity table is one of my favourites. It’s really easy to set up and kept my little one busy for ages! I put…
Roald Dahl Day ( 13th September ) is fast approaching, and we’ve got some brilliant ideas to help you mark the occasion. Science and Roald Dahl’s stories fit together perfectly. Both are colourful, fun and creative. Science Activity Ideas for Roald Dahl Day Try a coloured skittles activity for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Make…
Shadow puppets aren’t just for sunny days. They’re great fun indoors with a torch in winter, too. These Halloween shadow puppets are a great simple science and craft activity for a Halloween party or for adding a bit of spooky science fun to your house decorations. What is a shadow? Shadows are made when an…
I’m very aware that many nurseries, schools and other childcare providers often don’t have a huge amount of money to spend on resources, so with that in mind, I’ve put together a fun collection of very low-cost science activities perfect for Early Years Foundation Stage. Budget Science for Early Years Build and waterproof mini boats…
What is a Mixture? A mixture is a substance in which two or more substances are mixed but not chemically joined together, meaning that a chemical reaction has not taken place. Mixtures can be easily separated and the substances in the mixture keep their original properties. Imagine mixing skittles and full size marshmallows, the individual…
Today’s inspirational female scientist is the wonderful Rosalind Franklin. Rosalind Franklin is probably best known for not getting the credit she deserved for her part in the discovery of the structure of DNA. Rosalind’s work on DNA was only one part of her impressive career. She also conducted pioneering work on the structure of viruses!…
Here at Science Sparks we love science experiments and STEM Challenges that use recycled materials. A Pringles can is a great versatile item that can be used for lots of different science activities and projects. We’ve made torches, art bots, drums and even motorised cars all using a Pringles can as the main part. Can…
This easy paper aeroplane launcher is a great STEM project for kids. We spent a long time perfecting the design of the launcher and then even longer finding the best size plane to use. Once you’ve got the launcher working you can experiment with different trajectories and shape and sizes of planes to see which…
Ice excavations are great for warm summer days, and we’re pretty sure you already have everything you need around the house. What is an ice excavation? An ice excavation is basically a block of ice with small toys inside that children try to rescue. We usually just use warm and cold water to melt the…
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