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…
I try to make any learning we do at home fun and for me science is the most obvious way to do this. I’d love to know what you think of this collection of ideas for supporting literacy with science. I’m going to keep adding ideas so do pop back to see more. Supporting literacy…
Before I had children I worked as a computer programmer for a large bank. I had no experience of programming at all and had to learn on the job. My own children will have a very different experience as computers are obviously much more a part of daily life and there are many tools available…
What is a Venn Diagram A Venn diagram visually shows the relationship between a group of different things, allowing children to sort data into two or three circles that overlap in the middle. A rule is set for each circle, and numbers or objects placed in the overlapping area must follow both rules. Venn diagrams…
We’ve been having lots of fun learning with hula hoops this week, can you think of any more ideas for us? If you like these ideas we’ve got lots more super simple outdoor science experiments for kids. Fun Things to do with a hula hoop Get Active! How long can you hula hoop for? Can…
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