As we head into a cold January I thought it might be fun to try some fun Winter Science Experiments. These are great for kids of all ages, although some need adult supervision and guidance.Don’t ...
Primary Science
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This blog has been paid for by and created in partnership with Pfizer UK.The #JoinTheFight campaign is sponsored by Pfizer UK.When my now 11 year old was 3 she had a terrible case of chicken ...
Activity Ideas for World Space Week
A few years ago I helped a local school put together a space science day. We had a whole afternoon of Tim Peake and International Space Station themed activities. The idea was to take the ...
Craft Stick ( Popsicle Stick ) Chain Reaction
A craft stick or popsicle stick chain reaction is a brilliant example of how potential energy and kinetic energy work. As you weave the lolly sticks together you can actually feel the potential energy ...
Homemade Water Filter Experiment
Today we are looking at filtering and how it can be used to clean dirty water. This activity is very simplified but gives kids a great overview of how water purification is carried out to give us ...
Water Science Experiments for Kids
I've lost count of the number of water science experiments we've done over the years. Water is pretty amazing. Did you know it is the only natural substance to exist in three physical states at ...
Making Craters – How Are Craters Formed?
This is a great ( and very easy ) activity for learning about how craters form. Did you know the surface of the moon has millions of craters, varying from just a few metres across to hundreds of ...
Fairy Tale Science Experiments
My 6 year old has been learning about Traditional Tales recently, so I've put together a collection of fairy tale science experiments that would sit brilliantly alongside this topic.Fairy Tale ...
Jumping Frogs – a static electricity experiment
Have you ever had a static shock from a shopping trolley or an escalator? The shock is because of static electricity which can cause materials to attract or repel each other.How does static ...
Science Tricks for Kids
Here at Science Sparks HQ we love a bit of magic, whether it be a memory trick, slight of hand or even science magic. These 10 easy science tricks for kids are great fun and mostly super simple. ...
