Trisha and I were really pleased to see so many people linked up to our Kitchen Science Challenge last month. Thank you to everyone who joined in. This month we have something that we hope will be even more fun. We would like you to make some kind of vehicle. It can be anything, but…
Did you know arm span ( also known as wingspan or reach ) is approximately equal to height? How to calculate arm span We tested this against a wall using chalk to mark our reach and then standing next to the wall to see if it matched our height. You should measure from fingertip to…
The weather has finally warmed up, and our garden is blooming. As part of our challenge with Actimel, we are trying to grow a whole meal in the garden, learning along the way. Z has been learning about plants at school, so he was very keen to tell his sisters and me about the purpose…
Today, I am very excited and honoured to have the lovely Maggy Woodley guest posting for us. Maggy blogs at Red Ted Art and has a great sound science experiment to show us. Hello! Lovely to be visiting Science Sparks again. I think Science Sparks is doing AMAZING things in getting families and bloggers into…
Z has been learning about units of weight and measurements in school and has been keen to put what he has learned into practice at home with the girls with this fun weighing and measuring activity. I gave them the kitchen scales and various things to weigh, and Z designed his own table to record the…
Did you know beetles make up about 40% of insect species? Beetles have a tough exoskeleton ( outer skeleton ) and hard forewings; like all insects, their bodies are made up of three parts: the head, thorax and abdomen. Different beetle species have different appendages, but I have kept things simple for this activity. Build…
Z and I have been cycling near our house trying to see how far we could get on our bikes without peddling. We start at the top of a hill and just roll down. Z was curious as to whether we would get further on a steeper hill, so I set us the challenge of…
Do you know why pop rocks pop? We’re going to find out in this easy kitchen science investigation. Why Popping Candy ( Pop Rocks) Pops We all tried the popping candy first and giggled as it burst tickling our tongues. Pop Rocks Experiment We decided to see what else would make the candy burst, so…
This simple, fun activity for learning about the body can be adapted for kids of all ages. Young children can draw features like eyes, nose, mouth, nails, etc. Older children can draw body parts, organ systems or even bones and muscles! What’s inside your body? STEM Challenge You’ll need: A roll of paper – something…
Stethoscopes are used to listen to a person’s heart and breathing. You can make a very basic stethoscope easily using just a cardboard tube, tape and a funnel. This is a brilliant science activity for younger children as part of a doctor role play activity. How to make a stethoscope What you need: Kitchen roll…
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