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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.
At the beginning of the summer holidays, we partnered up with the Year of Engineering to share the new Holiday Makers Challenges. There’s been a new challenge for each week of the holidays and we’ve loved seeing lots of parents and kids joining in. My children enjoyed our chain reaction challenge so much they’ve been…
I’ve found my 5 year old to be incredibly curious at the moment, always asking questions and wanting to know how things work. Even something as simple as a rain gauge has been VERY exciting for her. With that in mind I’ve pulled together a list of great science experiments for kids of all ages!…
Did you know you can make and launch a water bottle rocket using just a plastic bottle, water, cork, needle adaptor and pump? How to make a Bottle Rocket How do water bottle rockets work? As you pump air into the bottle the pressure inside the bottle builds up until the force of the air…
Did you know you can make an egg drop into a bottle without touching it? This easy egg in a bottle experiment is a great, fun way to demonstrate air pressure. What is air pressure? Air pressure is the force exerted by air on any surface in contact with it. Egg in a bottle experiment…
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…
Last weekend we were inited to a preview of the new Superhero Academy at Whipsnade Zoo. Whipsnade Zoo is located in Whipsnade near Dunstable, north of London and is set in 600 acres of beautiful parkland. Superhero Academy runs from 21st July until Sunday 2nd September and is definitely worth a visit. It’s bright, bold,…
Did you know that there’s a huge shortage of young people attracted to engineering jobs and a lack of diversity in the profession with the workforce being 88% male and 92% white?* I remember taking part in a special engineering event many years ago which was trying to encourage more women into the field, so it…
Just a quick post today for a bit of fun! What do you think of my Periodic Table of Experiments?? It’s jam packed full of easy science experiments for kids! You can download the periodic table as a clickable pdf. To see the activities you just need to click on the one you’re interested in!…
These red cabbage indicator colour changing potions are fantastic fun for kids of all ages and very easy to create. We used red cabbage indicator and added different amounts of baking soda ( an alkali ) and vinegar ( an acid ) to make the different colours. What is a pH Indicator? A pH indicator is a…
This is a great little science experiment that kids will love! When baking soda and vinegar are added, raisins dance around a glass of water. Dancing Raisins Experiment What happens when you put a raisin in a glass of water? It sinks! Do you think it’s possible to make raisins rise to the top and…
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