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Tooth decay experiment with egg shells
ByEmma Vanstone February 12, 2021July 4, 2025

This fun tooth decay experiment with egg shells is all about teeth and how to keep them healthy. First, we discussed the importance of brushing teeth every day, and then we chatted about foods that are good for your teeth and those that aren’t. Sugary, sticky foods are not good for teeth as they stick…

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Gross Science | human body | Human Body Science | Human Health and the Immune System | Science Experiments for Kids

Make a Snot Trap – Gross Science for Kids
ByEmma Vanstone January 9, 2021January 29, 2021

2020 was definitely the year for bring very aware of how germs travel and spread between people. Luckily our bodies have lots of ways to protect us from potential pathogens. This activity is taken from my latest book Gross Science and illustrates the role snot plays in our immune system. Make a Snot Trap Snot…

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Human Body Science | Science Experiments for Kids

Pumping Heart Model
ByEmma Vanstone January 14, 2020September 23, 2021

This heart model is a great demonstration of one chamber of the heart and valve. The heart has two features that keep blood flowing in the right direction. These are chambers and valves. Chambers fill with blood, then squeeze to pump the blood out. Each side of the heart has an entry chamber ( atrium…

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Human Body Science | Science Questions

What is a scab?
ByEmma Vanstone October 26, 2019October 17, 2020

Your skin is a barrier from harmful things in the environment. When skin becomes damaged blood quickly clots ( thanks to platelets in the blood ) around the damaged area to form a dry crust, called a scab. This protects your body from any nasties which could take advantage of the new opening in your…

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Age 4 - 6 | Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Biology | Human Body Science | Human Health and the Immune System | Humans and Health | Science Fair Projects | Science Projects

How Do Lungs Work? Make A Model Lung
ByEmma Vanstone August 12, 2018September 17, 2024

The lungs are an essential organ for all mammals. Lungs have several features which make them perfect for exchanging gases. Today, we’re going to find out how lungs work by making a lung model. The lungs are part of our breathing system, which has two functions: Under the lungs is the diaphragm, a muscular sheet separating…

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Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Biology | Human Body Science

The Human Skeleton – why do we have bones?
ByEmma Vanstone October 12, 2014July 11, 2025

Do you know why we have bones? We have some fun activity ideas to share today to help you find out! Fun facts about bones A human has 206 bones! There are 26 bones in the human foot. The femur is the longest bone in the human skeleton. When babies are born, they have about…

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Age 7 - 10 | Human Body Science

Make a Brain Model
ByEmma Vanstone March 2, 2014October 2, 2024

One of my favourites of Kerry’s experiments is her play doh brain, so when we found an old pack of play-doh in the cupboard I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try it out. First, we learned some fun facts and then made a model brain. Fun brain facts for kids Did you…

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Human Body Science | Science Experiments for Kids

How do humans smell?
ByEmma Vanstone October 6, 2011January 23, 2023

Did you know the inside of your nose is filled with goblet cells which create mucus, and very tiny hairs called cilia? The bigger hairs help stop unwanted particles from getting into your nose. Everything you smell gives off molecules which are very light and float in the air. When these get into your nose,…

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