Lots of people have been asking me for school science club ideas recently, so I’ve put together a collection of science experiments and activities that I think would work really well for Primary/Elementary school age children at a science club! If you’re a teacher, parent or home educator looking for easy, inexpensive, inspiring and exciting school…
It’s never too early to encourage a love of science in children, so if you fancy starting an Early Years or preschool science club or just trying some science at home, I’ve got lots of easy ideas to get you started! 10 Ideas for an Early Years Science Club These activities are all easy to…
Lolly stick or popsicle stick catapults are very easy to make, provide hours of fun and are brilliant engineering and design projects. We made our popsicle stick catapults space-themed and turned table tennis balls into planets. There are so many different catapult designs and themes to choose from; you’ll be busy for weeks! Catapults are…
Here at Science Sparks we believe you’re never too young to develop a passion for science, engineering and learning and so have pulled together a collection of simple engineering projects for kids to inspire even the youngest potential engineer. Did you know the word ‘engine’ comes from the Latin ingenium which means clever? Engineering is all…
Print and Play – Paper Science Experiments is a free download containing 6 easy science experiments mainly using just the paper they are printed on! Simply print, experiment and then recycle the leftovers. The activities are mess free ( apart from one ) with easy to follow instructions. Science at home doesn’t get easier than…
Art Bots or Scribble Bots are great fun and provide many investigative opportunities. This simple version uses a small motor and pens fixed around a pot. The motor makes the arm ( glue stick or cork ) spin, which in turn makes the Scribble Bot move. Pupils can be given challenges, such as finding a way for…
We’ve got some easy ( and tasty ) earthquake experiments to share today! Did you know the Earth is made up of large pieces of rock called tectonic plates? Where two tectonic plates meet is called a fault. If two plates rub together at a fault waves of energy ( seismic waves ) come to the surface…
Here at Science Sparks we LOVE a good science fair project but appreciate that not everyone feels the same way, so here are a few amazing ( and easy ) science fair project ideas to give you some inspiration. Science Fair Top Tips Let your child choose a science project that interests them, I find…
Did you know you can make homemade ice cream in a bag in less than 10 minutes with just milk, salt and ice? You don’t even need a freezer!! Our ice cream recipe is easy for kids to follow and a fun science activity at the same time. Experiment with different flavours and toppings to…
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