Make a yummy Baked Alaska and learn at the same time. Mmmmm, Ice-cream is one of my and my children’s favourite foods. On its own straight out of the tub, or on top of a cone or with a pudding, it is just yummy, but we all know what happens if you leave ice cream…
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…
Today we’re looking at materials which absorb water, in particular sponges. Can you make some predictions first based on your knowledge of the materials being used, and can you design a table to record your results? Definition of Absorb Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical…
Cars, trucks, helicopters and buses are all loved toys in this house, but we don’t have a Hovercraft. Hovercrafts are really interesting as they move on top of a layer of air. The layer of air reduces friction and allows the hovercraft to move quickly over land and sea. So we decided to make one…or…
Elasticity is the ability of an object to return to its original shape after being subjected to a force ( for example, being stretched, pulled, squashed or twisted ). Elastic objects bounce back to their original shape very quickly! What is elastic distortion? Elastic distortion is when an object returns to its original shape when…
I love a good cup of tea. In fact, I cannot actually function without one first thing in the morning. If you’re like me, then this investigation is definitely needed in your house so that you can ensure your kids are equipped with the best tea-making skills and have the best scientific knowledge to back…
Today is day 2 of our week of icy experiments. You can see yesterday’s fun with freezing here. When we left the house yesterday to go to school, Z and S were fascinated by the frost on the car and ground, so we thought we would try to make some at home. Frost on a…
Today’s experiment is very simple but hopefully fascinating for even very young children. We’re going to investigate which solids dissolve in water. When a substance dissolves in water, you can’t see it anymore; it’s still there but has mixed with the water to make a transparent liquid called a solution. We call substances that dissolve in water soluble. Sugar…
Have you ever wondered why if you rub a balloon on your hair it makes your hair stand up on end? It’s all to do with something called static electricity. It’s also static electricity that sometimes gives you a shock when you touch something metal. The conductive metal discharges any static electricity that has built…
This is a special device you can make that makes eerie sounds like a creaking door or creaking steps! Perfect if you’re having a Halloween party or sleepover and want to spook your friends. You could simulate a haunted house! You will need the following: A plastic cup A paperclip Some wool Blue tack Water…
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