Science Sparks is full of easy and fun science experiments for kids to do at home. Our fun science investigations include engineering, coding, biology, chemistry and physics experiments.
Learn more about the wonderful world of science by trying our exciting science experiments, cool facts, free printables, photos and videos. We’ve also got a great collection of STEM projects, STEM Challenges and science fair projects.
Our science experiments include removing the shell from an egg, launching bottle rockets, create edible life cycles, making lava lamps and lots more science experiments for kids of all ages.
This DIY stomp rocket is one of the simplest things I’ve ever made and works amazingly well! Even our heavy kitchen roll and cardboard rocket flew high up into the air. All you need to make your own stomp rocket is an empty 2-litre plastic bottle, plastic tubing and paper. It’s that simple! Once the…
Blast off with a straw rocket STEM Challenge. This exciting, hands-on science activity allows children to design, construct and launch their own straw rockets. Straw rockets are easy to make and use only inexpensive materials. You can make them plain or themed in different ways. We’ve made butterflies and rockets! They’re also a fantastic introduction…
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 50 years since astronauts first landed on the moon, and that the last time astronauts ventured as far as the Moon was 1972! The Moon landings were just the start of human space exploration. In 1971, the first space station was launched into orbit. In 1979, Pioneer 11…
Five minute science experiments
Diamond is the hardest natural substance on Earth. Why is diamond so strong? Diamond is made up of a network of carbon atoms that each form four strong covalent bonds. The strong bonds take a lot of energy to break, so diamond has a high melting and boiling point. This type of structure is called…
We gathered up the last remaining bits of snow this afternoon to make a Baking Soda Volcano using snow! A snow volcano is a great way to have some fun in the snow while learning and experimenting. I piled up a heap of snow around a small glass jar, making the top of the snow…
Winter is a great time of year to try some science at home. Ice and snow-themed experiments don’t require special materials, look great, and if you can do them outside, are almost mess free! I’ve pulled together a collection of what we think are the best winter science experiments for kids, including a free checklist…
This racing reindeer activity works well outside and indoors if you have enough space. It’s great for learning about the effect of gradient on speed and friction. You’ll need String or thin rope Two toilet roll tubes Pens, tape and paper to decorate Instructions Experiment Variables Type of zip wire The incline of the zip…
I like to find stocking filler gifts that are useful to the recipient, and if they’re fun and educational, that’s even better! I’ve made a list of some of my favourite STEM stocking fillers from the last few years. Awesome STEM stocking fillers for kids A giant spring A slinky is a great stocking filler…
Are you looking for STEM gift ideas? We’ve been lucky enough to test some brilliant products over the last few years. Here are some of our favourites. STEM Gifts for Children aged 10 and over Water rocket kit A water rocket kit is always fun! Please note you’ll need a plastic bottle and a bicycle pump…
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