If you’re using Aliens LOVE Underpants as activity inspiration, this science investigation is great fun. The idea is to dip cutouts of underpants made from different materials into water and then time how long each material drips. Children can be encouraged to think about the properties of materials that make them absorbent or waterproof and…
Here at Science Sparks, we’re huge Harry Potter fans, so with that in mind, I have some fun Harry Potter science experiments coming up over the next few weeks. First up are our golden snitch catapults. How to make a golden snitch catapult You’ll need Wide lolly sticks/craft sticks Elastic bands Table tennis balls Feathers…
This hands-on chicken life cycle sensory bin is brilliant for working on fine motor skills, whilst introducing the concept of a life cycle. We used a chicken as the example as most children are familiar with eggs and chickens making it a little easier to understand. What you’ll need: How to make a chicken life…
In the story of The Princess and the Pea, the princess can’t sleep because she can feel a pea through many layers of mattresses. We used the story to inspire first the building of a wooden bed and then the addition of mattress materials to see which cushioned our pea ( a marble ) most effectively….
Do you know how to make a square bubble? Bubbles are made from a thin film of soapy water filled with air. When you blow a bubble, the film of soapy water expands outwards to form a sphere. Whatever shape bubble wand you use you’ll always get a spherical bubble. You can test this by…
This is a great space science challenge to use as an introduction to a space theme and/or for exploring properties of materials. You’re on the Space Station and need to do a space walk, but you’ve torn a big hole in your glove, how can you fix it? Space Science Challenge Can you fix the…
This multicoloured volcano is slightly different to the usual single coloured versions and allows the addition of  a mini design and engineering aspect for older children. The volcano used in the photo above is a model available from Learning Resources. I just split the eruption container in half to make the lava multicoloured. Buy from AMAZON now!! UK:…
We’ve given learning about food chains a fun, festive twist for today’s activity. Learn about producers and consumers, predators and prey using winter animals as examples. What is a food chain? A food chain illustrates how plants, animals, and humans rely on one another for food. We’ve been making the most of the festive season…
This easy fine motor sensory activity is super simple to set up and has a lovely Christmassy feel. Christmas themed fine motor skill activity You’ll need Shaving foam Little bells Tweezers – these chunky tweezers from Learning Resources are our favourites Tray Instructions Fill the tray with shaving foam. Add the jingle bells. Use the…
This easy snowman catapult is a fun winter version of our traditional lolly stick catapult, and a great snowman themed craft. We had lots of fun trying to knock down the snowman cups. This would also work well for a school fair game or Christmas party idea. How to make a snowman catapult You’ll need…
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