I recently ran a fun coding club for Year 1 children using Bee Bots with some added science to make the challenges a bit more engaging. You can download the full KS1 Coding Club summary sheet here. Equipment used: Bee Bot tunnels Bee Bots Ramp – these reversible surface boards would be a great addition. Blocks and…
Coming soon! The idea behind this activity is to test different materials to investigate which makes the strongest wand. You could try sticks, straws, pipecleaners etc and then devise a test for your investigation. Should the wand stand straight, should it bend when waved etc?
Full details coming soon, but the idea behind this activity is to design and create a chair for Goldlilocks. First decide how much weight you would like the chair to hold, maybe a bag of sugar? Then think about what to use to make the chair? How about rolled up paper? Can you improve your…
I’m very excited to be involved with The Great Science Share next week. With 90 excited children, 10 activities, and British weather to contend with, what can go wrong? The activities have been carefully thought out so they are fun, interactive and allow the children to put their investigative skills to the test. I’ve attached instruction…
This investigation to find out how exercise affects heart rate is a great way to introduce correct scientific procedures and think about variables that can change and those that need to remain constant. Exercise increases the rate at which energy is needed from food, increasing the body’s need for both nutrients and oxygen. This is why…
Do you know how much sugar is in kid’s drinks? We set up an investigation to find out how the amount of sugar differs between common drinks. We decided to calculate the amount of sugar in the full bottle or container rather than for the same amount of the drink as most people would drink…
Discover how force affects the motion of a projectile and how changing the launch angle affects the distance travelled with this easy catapult investigation based on the Cow Jumped Over the Moon nursery rhyme. You can see how to build a simple lolly stick catapult in this video. I’ve designed this activity to appeal to…
We recently had a great holiday in Rhodes with Mark Warner, the children not only had an amazing time, but also learned a huge amount from the experience. I’ve put together a quick list of  holiday learning ideas, but please do comment if you have more. Science on the beach Can you work out which…
This is a super simple craft activity using the colours of the rainbow to demonstrate to preschoolers how rainbows form and to teach them about the colours of the rainbow. I cut out a cloud shape, a sun, and a square for rain, and then asked my daughter to thread some fluffy wool around the cloud….
Most children love making fizzy potions with vinegar and bicarbonate of soda ( baking soda ) and it’s even more fun with a theme! So, today we’re making fairy potions. They could also be witch or wizard potions if you prefer. I made some labels for the jars which you can download for free from…
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