Did you know next week (28th November to 6th December ) is National Tree Week? There are special events taking place and lots of ways for schools to get involved, too. Here at Science Sparks, we love trees and have lots of easy science investigations and activities you can try at home to celebrate them!…
What is a Habitat? A habitat is an area with a specific climate and ecosystem where animals and plants have what they need to survive. Each habitat has unique features that support the wildlife that live there. Creating a habitat inside a shoebox is a great way to illustrate the concept of a habitat to…
Winter can be a tough time for birds. Food is in shorter supply, and if an icy frost creeps over, it can harden nuts and berries and make it impossible to eat them. Birds can starve to death after three days if a frost or snow continues, and many rely on bird feeders as their…
Have you ever looked up at a tree and wondered how tall it is? I’ve got a fun way you can find out without having to climb to the top with a tape measure! How can you measure how tall a tree is? We have an easy way to find out! Why does it work?…
Whether you love them or loathe them, spiders are hugely essential creatures. Without spiders, there would be a LOT more insects eating our crops, which would seriously affect our food supply. Spiders are invertebrates ( they have no backbone ). The biggest group of invertebrates are arthropods, including spiders. Arthropods are further subdivided into other…
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