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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 very simple science activity is a fun take on a magic opening flowers investigation. It’s also part of my Halloween paper science experiment pack containing five easy paper based activities for Halloween. The idea is to fold the paper ghosts up and watch as they open in the water. This happens because the paper…
Physics is key to understanding the world around us. While some aspects may seem tricky to understand, many fundamental physics concepts can be broken down into simple concepts, some of which can be demonstrated using basic equipment at home. This list of 5 physics experiments you can try at home is a great starting point…
If you’re looking for a totally FREE Halloween activity that’s both educational and fun, you’re in the right place! Download my spooky Halloween Science Quiz and discover all kinds of fun facts about creepy crawlies, pumpkins and other Halloween themes! You might also like my Halloween science experiments and Halloween STEM challenges! I’ve got erupting…
This DIY slingshot is very easy to make and only requires a couple of cardboard tubes, elastic bands and a pencil! When the pom poms are fired out of the launcher they don’t fall straight to the ground, but instead follow a curved path. This is because there are two forces acting on them. Gravity…
The Coriolis Effect refers to how the objects moving on the surface of the Earth appear to follow a curved path due to the rotation of the Earth. It is named after Gaspard Gustave de Coriolis who first described the effect. The Coriolis Effect influences the movement of wind. Wind is moving air caused by…
A Halloween Candy Grabber is a great STEM challenge for Halloween. Children can investigate by making the grabber shorter and longer or adding extra pieces like easy to hold handles or extra grippy bits on the claw part. I added some teeth and an eye to make my grabber look more Halloween like, but you…
Calcium is a mineral needed for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also plays a role in blood clotting, the normal functioning of the heart and is used by nerves and muscles to help us move. This activity using eggs is a very visual way to demonstrate what happens if you don’t have enough calcium in…
Autumn is a great time of year to get outdoors. Crisp colourful leaves, shiny conkers and falling pine cones make forests and woodlands the perfect way to recharge after a busy day! Autumn Scavenger Hunt This FREE autumn treasure hunt is a fun and simple way to keep kids busy while you walk! Take a…
This simple salt lava lamp is a fun twist on the more traditional homemade lava lamp that uses a fizzy tablet. The salt lava lamp doesn’t look quite a good, and isn’t as reusable but is still a nice science activity for learning about density. You’ll need A glass jar or glass Vegetable oil –…
This mini science investigation shows you how to make a DIY barometer to measure air pressure. Air pressure can be used to predict the weather and is one of many factors meteorologists use to predict the weather. What does low or high pressure mean for the weather? Low pressure usually means wet, cloudy, rainy weather,…
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