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Edible Butterfly Life Cycle
ByEmma Vanstone May 19, 2025February 28, 2026

This fun and creative activity helps children visualise a Butterfly’s Life Cycle by encouraging them to think of edible items to represent each stage of the cycle. This activity would be great for younger children to read alongside The Very Hungry Caterpillar, too! Don’t forget I have lots more kitchen science experiments to try if…

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Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Biology | Early Years Science | Understanding of the World

Birds, Beaks and Adaptations
ByEmma Vanstone April 19, 2022May 21, 2025

The food available to animals varies depending on where they live. In habitats where food is limited, animals with features or adaptations that allow them to access food more easily are likely to survive more successfully than those without the advantage. Animals with adaptations that allow them to live longer are more likely to produce…

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Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Early Years Science | Egg Experiments | Egg Experiments | Human Body Science | Human Health and the Immune System | Humans and Health | Kitchen Science | Science Experiments for Kids | Understanding of the World

Tooth decay experiment with egg shells
ByEmma Vanstone February 12, 2021July 4, 2025

This fun tooth decay experiment with egg shells is all about teeth and how to keep them healthy. First, we discussed the importance of brushing teeth every day, and then we chatted about foods that are good for your teeth and those that aren’t. Sugary, sticky foods are not good for teeth as they stick…

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Animals | Animals, Including Humans | Living things and their habitats | Polar Animals | Seasonal Science | Winter Science Experiments

How do Penguins stay warm?
ByEmma Vanstone November 5, 2020February 25, 2026

Have you ever wondered why penguins don’t freeze to death? Penguins have to cope with an immensely harsh environment with extremely cold temperatures and added wind chill. Animals that live in cold regions tend to have several adaptations that help them stay warm. Penguins living in cold climates stay warm thanks to their thick feathers…

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Age 4 - 6 | Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Biology | Human Body Science | Human Health and the Immune System | Humans and Health | Science Fair Projects | Science Projects

How Do Lungs Work? Make A Model Lung
ByEmma Vanstone August 12, 2018September 17, 2024

The lungs are an essential organ for all mammals. Lungs have several features which make them perfect for exchanging gases. Today, we’re going to find out how lungs work by making a lung model. The lungs are part of our breathing system, which has two functions: Under the lungs is the diaphragm, a muscular sheet separating…

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Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Biology | Human Body Science

The Human Skeleton – why do we have bones?
ByEmma Vanstone October 12, 2014July 11, 2025

Do you know why we have bones? We have some fun activity ideas to share today to help you find out! Fun facts about bones A human has 206 bones! There are 26 bones in the human foot. The femur is the longest bone in the human skeleton. When babies are born, they have about…

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Age 4 - 6 | Age 7 - 10 | Animals | Animals, Including Humans | Science Projects

Easy Homemade Wormery
ByEmma Vanstone June 17, 2013March 25, 2025

Do you know you can easily make a homemade wormery? It’s probably not as tricky as you might think, either! A wormery is a great way to observe over time and learn about earthworms, which are very useful animals. What you need to make a wormery How to make a homemade wormery Top tips for…

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Age 4 - 6 | Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Biology | Humans and Health

Make a play-dough brain!
ByEmma Vanstone January 30, 2012March 10, 2023

The brain is one of the most fascinating organs, so today, we’re going to make a model brain. The brain is the control centre of your body, and it sits in your skull at the top of your spinal cord. When we mention the word ‘neuroscience,’ most people switch off and think it is something they…

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