What is an emulsion? Two or more liquids that don’t mix create an emulsion when one is added to the other. The properties of the new liquid are different to either of the liquids alone. Emulsions are a special type of colloid. Liquids that don’t mix together are called immiscible liquids. Examples of Immiscible Liquids…
These simple science experiments are perfect for a rainy day or when you need a quick and easy activity idea to keep the kids busy for an hour or so. They don’t need much prep or thought beforehand and are easy to set up and explain. Don’t forget I also have a couple of science…
We’re making the most of the cold weather by sticking with our ice theme this week. This ice painting science activity is super simple and great fun. I just wish I had a bigger freezer to make a larger sheet of ice. Materials for ice painting Tray ( I used the cheapest oven tray I…
We visited Winchester Science Centre two years ago to see their special Christmas event and it was fantastic, so we couldn’t wait to visit again especially as this year it’s dinosaur themed and two of my children are dino crazy at the moment. All the normal exhibits are still there. Our favourites are the running…
Here at Science Sparks we’re trying to make the most of the festive season with lots of Santa science and ELF science challenges. Today we’ve got another Santa challenge, but you could easily make it Elf themed too! Follow our full instructions for how to build a torch and Santa will be back on his…
I can’t quite believe it’s December already, where has the year gone? My planning list is longer than my arm and I feel like time is slipping away from me. Having three school age children also means that I have a LOT of teachers to thank. Thank a Teacher is a nationwide campaign set up…
Following on from our festive Santa STEM challenges we’ve now got some fun Elf STEM Challenges for you, all with a Christmas STEM twist. Children can unleash their inner elf engineer by creating a new shelf for the elf, a zip line to help an elf down the tree, designing a parachute for a present…
This blog has been paid for by and created in partnership with Pfizer UK. The #JoinTheFight campaign is sponsored by Pfizer UK. When my now 11 year old was 3 she had a terrible case of chicken pox. She had spots everywhere, even on her eyelids! She eventually recovered, but it was a long two…
We’ve been very busy over the last few weeks testing lots of fun Christmas Science Experiments. You might spot some old favourites, but we’ve got lots of new ideas as well, including a collection of Elf STEM Challenges, which have entertained us for hours! Remember to check out our FREE Christmas Science Ebook, which contains 12 printable…
Did you know you can use chromatography to separate the different colours in the coating of colourful candy? This fun science experiment is perfect for learning about separating mixtures and can even be used as a science and art activity too! This activity can also be found in my new book Snackable Science. If you…
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