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 ...
Primary Science
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. ...
40 great ideas for learning with LEGO
If you read Science Sparks frequently you'll know how much we love LEGO. The play, learning and creative opportunities are endless, so today we're sharing 40 of our favourite ideas for learning with ...
20 Spring Activities for Kids – Science
We're very excited to be sharing some fantastic spring activities for kids to try at home. As always, you don't need any special equipment, just things you either already have around the house or that ...
Valentine’s Day Science Activities for Kids
I have to admit, we don't really do Valentine's Day in our house. I'm not really a hearts and flowers kind of girl, but the kids are quite curious and excitable this year, so I've put together a small ...
