Visible or white light is made up of a range of colours each with a different wavelength. One way to see the different colours is to use a prism to split the light. When white light enters the prism it slows down and changes direction. The amount the light changes depends on the wavelength. Red…
Do you know why the sky looks blue? Light from the sun is made up of all the colours of the rainbow. A rainbow in the sky is formed when sunlight is refracted and dispersed in drops of rain or mist which splits the white light into its constituent colours. Red light has the longest…
Do you think of cows and global warming in the same sentence? Most people think of carbon dioxide as the most troublesome greenhouse gas, but actually, methane is the more damaging of the two, as it traps much more heat than carbon dioxide. Methane pollution is thought to cause around a quarter of the global…
We’ve all heard about climate change, but what is it, and how can we teach our children about it? First, children need to be informed, and second, they need to feel empowered, to feel like they can make a difference. Remember, lots of small actions add up to a big result. What is Climate? Climate…
Fresh ice feels sticky because when you touch it, the ice immediately freezes the moisture in your skin, which makes the ice feel sticky to touch! A great way to learn about the properties of ice is to try some ice experiments! When using ice with small children always leave it to melt a little…
Have you ever looked up at the moon and wondered about its pockmarked landscape? Craters are fascinating geological features that give a small insight into the history of our solar system. This is a great ( and very easy ) activity for discovering how craters are made. Did you know the moon’s surface has millions…
Last summer, we held our very own garden science camp. It was brilliant fun, and we all learned a lot! It was a great way to spend time together away from screens and just generally work as a team to solve problems. If your children love science, I’d definitely recommend trying a DIY science camp…
Today I have lots of ideas for preschool science experiments to share. Science isn’t just complex experiments for older children. Science is all around us and can be enjoyed and explored by children of all ages. Even just simply encouraging children to touch objects with different textures or observe the world around them is introducing…
My six year old has been learning about Traditional Tales recently, so I’ve put together a collection of fairy tale science experiments that would sit brilliantly alongside this topic. The activities include Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Billy Goats Gruff and more. I also have four easy FREE Fairy Tale STEM Challenge printable instruction sheets…
Have you ever had a static shock from a shopping trolley or an escalator? The shock is because of static electricity, which can cause materials to attract or repel each other. How does static electricity work? Static electricity is what makes your hair stand on end when you rub a balloon on it. Static electricity…
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