We’ve been reading and enjoying The Lorax again recently. It always leads to lots of great conversation about how we should look after our planet better and what might happen if things don’t change. The Lorax is set in a dull, dark post-apocalyptic world which has been destroyed by the Once-ler’s relentless exploitation of nature. The heartbreaking result…
Plants don’t always seem like the most interesting of topics to study, but there are lots of brilliant, hands-on plant science experiments and activities which are fantastic for learning about different types of flowers, trees and plants and the conditions they need to grow. I also have a free booklet at the bottom of the post containing…
Are you a teacher with a passion for primary science? Do you want to improve the quality of teaching and learning of science in your school? If so the Primary Science Teaching Trust’s International Conference is for you. There are £500 bursaries available to UK primary teachers, but don’t forget to apply before the 29th April. …
WWF’s Earth Hour is an environmental campaign where people around the world turn their lights off for one hour to raise awareness about our fragile climate. Earth Hour is not about how much energy is saved during the hour but about highlighting the issues facing our planet and inspiring millions across the world to live more…
Here at Science Sparks, we adore LEGO®. I think it is just the most amazing, flexible resource. We’ve used it to learn about bar charts, make magnet mazes, and even built a balloon powered LEGO® car.  LEGO® is also fantastic for helping develop fine motor skills, learning to follow instructions, encouraging creativity, and much more. When…
Did you know next week is British Science Week? If you’re looking for a super simple but fun and engaging activity these HEXBUG ideas are perfect for home or school. They work brilliantly on a small scale and even better if you go large! Did you see our HEXBUG spinning pen robots that we made a few…
Have you seen that Cubetto has arrived? Check out the Cubetto Kickstarter campaign, which launched TODAY, for more exciting information. If you haven’t seen this playful wooden robot from Primo Toys, you’re in for a treat. Cubetto is designed for children ages 3 and up to help them learn the basics of computer programming and…
These easy squeezy bottle rockets are great fun to make and a brilliant introduction to forces, in particular Newton’s Third Law of motion, which sounds complicated but actually makes a lot of sense. What is Newton’s Third Law? For every action there is always an opposite and equal reaction. Think about a space rocket taking…
Magnets are perfect for creative science activities. We made magnet powered cars by attaching magnets to the top of a small toy car with moldable glue. Easy Magnetic Cars To make a magnet-powered car, you’ll need a toy car, glue and two magnets. Choose a car you don’t mind damaging, as the glue and magnet…
This wasn’t actually meant to be a crane, I was supposed to be creating a robotic arm like on the ISS, but it worked so well, I wanted to share anyway. Materials K’nex Syringes and tubing A small tub Pipecleaners Bean bags Lego Instructions Build a K’nex crane like in the picture above, the…
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