Science Experiments for Kids

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.

Age 4 - 6 | Age 7 - 10 | Animals, Including Humans | Biology | Human Body Science | Human Health and the Immune System | Humans and Health | Science Fair Projects | Science Projects

How Do Lungs Work? Make A Model Lung
ByEmma Vanstone August 12, 2018September 17, 2024

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…

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Superhero Academy at Whipsnade Zoo
ByEmma Vanstone July 22, 2018July 23, 2018

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,…

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Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
ByEmma Vanstone July 20, 2018August 27, 2026

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…

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Science Experiments for Kids | STEM Challenges

Periodic Table of Experiments
ByEmma Vanstone July 13, 2018March 15, 2020

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!…

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Baking Soda Experiments | Chemistry | Kitchen Science

Red Cabbage Indicator Colour Changing Potions
ByEmma Vanstone June 30, 2018February 13, 2020

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…

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Raising Raisins – baking soda investigation
ByEmma Vanstone June 10, 2018June 2, 2025

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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Rockford’s Rock Opera – the ecological musical
ByEmma Vanstone June 10, 2018March 10, 2025

Rockford’s Rock Opera is an enchanting ecological musical story of a boy from Battersea named Moog and his dog Rockford. The app combines pictures, animations, songs, sound effects and dialogue in a fun (sometimes sad ) and thought-provoking way. My 9- and 7-year-olds have been spellbound throughout the years and have big plans to watch…

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Age 4 - 6 | Candy Experiments | LEGO Science Experiments | Science and Maths

LEGO Bar Charts
ByEmma Vanstone May 21, 2018May 25, 2021

Recording data is a very important part of any scientific investigation. You should decide how the data will be recorded in the planning stages before starting the experiment. A table is often the simplest method, and from there, data can be taken and analysed. We’ve drawn tables before in our viscosity investigation. This activity is…

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Baking Soda Experiments | Early Years Science | Science Experiments for Kids | Sensory and Messy Play

DIY Science Party for Kids
ByEmma Vanstone May 18, 2018May 21, 2025

Many people ask me about parties and the best experiments to entertain children at a science party. Science Sparks is full of fun, safe and hands-on science investigations that would all make great party activities, but here are some I think would work brilliantly for a children’s science party at home. Science activities are great…

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The Great Science Share for Bloggers
ByEmma Vanstone May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Two years ago I helped my daughter’s infant school take part in the Great Science Share for Schools. The whole of Y1 and 2 took part in a magical science morning where they stood inside a giant bubble, built a Makey Makey piano, created a landing pad for an egg, tested how different liquids flow…

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