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.
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…
December is coming around fast, and I’m confusing myself with all my Christmas science investigations, experiments, and STEM Challenges so I thought I’d pull everything together in one place to make it a bit easier. Here you have the ULTIMATE list of Christmas science experiments for kids! The ULTIMATE List of Christmas Science Experiments for…
The next destination in our trip Around the World in 50 Experiments is Christmas Island. Christmas Island is an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, about 1600 miles northwest of Perth. It’s a small island, only 52 square miles in size and is home to around 2000 people. Most inhabitants live on the northern edge…
The next country in our trip Around the world in 50 Experiments is Egypt! Egypt is a fascinating country with a long and rich history. The first settlers along the banks of the River Nile are thought to have arrived around 8000 years ago. Each year, the Nile would flood the surrounding land over summer,…
Cheer up a dull day with this list of the best science jokes for kids! These science jokes are great icebreakers, conversation starters and a fun way to start discussions in the classroom and at home! Science Jokes for Kids Why are chemists great at solving problems? They have all the solutions! How do mathematicians…
Our big magnet wands are one of our most used bits of science kit. I used them today to make a ghost themed simple magnet demonstration for Halloween. This is a great first magnet activity for preschool-age children and can be themed in lots of different ways. You’ll need Felt tip pens White card Black…
The idea behind this worksheet is that children take it outside, listen to the sounds around them and tick the things they can hear. There are three worksheets to choose from: things I can hear at the beach, in the forest and a general one. How do we hear noise? The simple explanation Sounds are…
To answer this question, you first need to understand how sound travels on Earth. In very basic terms, sound travels from the source of the sound to our ears by vibrating air molecules. Sound waves need a medium to travel through. Space is a mostly empty vacuum, so there’s no medium for sounds to travel…
This week, the U.S. government issued its first ever fine to a company for leaving space junk in space. Why is space debris a problem? Space is a pretty big place. The problem is that even a tiny piece of space junk left behind can cause massive damage if it collides with a spacecraft or…
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