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.
If you’ve ever blown a dandelion that’s gone to seed, you’ve probably found that the little parachute-like seeds detach easily and seem quite delicate. However, dandelion seed puff balls are stronger than you think! A whole dandelion head can be placed in water and removed again, almost completely undamaged! What happens to a dandelion in…
BrushBots are super simple mini robots that only need a few bits of inexpensive kit to create. All the materials can be reused in other robotics projects too. They are easy to build and can be customised in many different ways! These mini robots can be made as a class science project, a simple STEM…
If you love chocolate, this is the STEM challenge for you! All you need is a bar of chocolate, a warm sunny day and some bubble wrap, kitchen foil and black or white paper. The challenge is to find a way to package a chocolate bar so it doesn’t melt in the sun. This activity…
Density can be a tricky concept to grasp. Density refers to how much mass there is in a particular space. Imagine a drawer full of socks. It has a specific density. Suppose you take a sock out, the density of the drawer changes. This is because the mass of the socks has changed, but the…
Can you believe it’s been over 50 years since humans landed on the moon for the first time? This historic event was not only an incredible feat of science and engineering but also led to many innovations that have improved human life since. If you have children who are fascinated by space travel ( or…
How many times a day do you yawn? Do you find yourself yawning if someone near you yawns? Do you associate yawning with boredom or tiredness or both? Humans yawn around 7-10 times a day, although I have already yawned 3 times writing this so perhaps if you think about yawning you yawn more… Yawning…
Here at Science Sparks, we love experiments you can make fly. We’ve got different types of rockets, paper spinners, parachutes and even a paper helicopter. These simple and engaging science experiments are great for learning about forces. Gravity, friction and air resistance are all examples of forces you need to consider when making things fly!…
It’s hard to imagine a life without Wi-Fi and all the benefits it brings, but who invented it? Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000 ) and George Antheil (1900 – 1959 ) invented a system which allowed radio waves to jump onto different frequencies. The idea was originally to stop the US Navy’s…
Image of golden gate bridge, a dam and an MRI machine for an article about engineering
Today’s science investigation is a fun one! We’re going to waterproof a boot – not a real one, as hopefully your boots are already quite waterproof, but a paper one! The idea is to print off the sheet, colour it in, cover it with different materials and then spray it with water to find out…
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