Key Stage 1 Science learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers organised by topic. Throughout Key Stage 1 science children learn about the importance of asking questions, gathering evidence, carrying out experiments and looking at different ways of presenting their results.
Love or loathe them, dandelions are a common feature in spring. One day, there are just a few, then suddenly they seem to be everywhere. A combination of day length and increasing temperatures leads to a massive synchronised bloom in April or May. It might be tempting to get rid of the pesky weeds, but…
Have you ever wondered how plants know when it’s time to grow? It’s all down to something called photoperiodism. Plants have internal clocks that detect when daylight hours start to increase. What happens if it’s unusually warm but daylight hours are still short? When it’s warm but hours of daylight are short, or vice versa,…
A few years ago, I helped a local school create a space science day. We had a whole afternoon of Tim Peake and International Space Station themed activities. The idea was to take the children on a journey starting with whole class film canister rockets, followed by a docking with the ISS game, and then an…
Our fun Pokemon catapult is a great way for children to learn about the effect of angle and force on how a projectile flies through the air. They are super easy and quick to make with lots of opportunities for further investigation. Once you’ve made the catapults, scroll down for more easy Pokemon STEM Challenge ideas. How…
I can’t believe it’s time for British Science Week again. It seems like two minutes since we planned our space-themed experiments last year. If, like me, time has run away from you and you need some easy ideas for British Science Week, we’ve got some suggestions that might help. Change and Adapt Activities Birds, Beaks and Charles Darwin Learn…
Planting and watching seeds grow is a fantastic spring science activity for children. Kids can start with a bean or seed in a jar to watch it germinate, observe seedlings and finally become a fully grown plant. Vegetable or herb seeds work well, as they can be eaten afterwards! A common problem when growing plants…
If you read Science Sparks often, 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 LEGO® science experiments and STEM challenges. LEGO® is the most amazing, versatile resource that opens the door to endless creative learning opportunities for kids of all ages….
This simple, absorbing activity is a hands-on way to learn about the different flags of the world and can be turned into a colourful science investigation. The idea is that washable felt tip pens are used to draw a flag on one half of a kitchen towel ( kitchen roll ) sheet. The kitchen towel…
This easy football-themed science activity is similar to my waterproof a welly boot investigation. The idea is to test various materials to determine which are waterproof and which are not. It’s a lovely visual way to learn how different materials have different properties. I wrote this activity to coincide with Euro 2024, but it also…
When I asked parents what put them off doing science experiments at home, one of the reasons was the mess, which, after many a gloop covered kitchen floor, I can definitely empathise with. So today, I’m sharing fun outdoor science experiments that make it much easier to clean up afterwards. Awesome Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids…
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