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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.
Last Saturday, the children and I were invited to an event at a local National Trust to learn about Project Wild Thing. I had my eyes opened to some shocking statistics. The current generation of children is the first to have an expected lifespan shorter than their parents. How can this be? We have access…
Science kits always surprise me as they never seem to contain very much, but then provide a surprising amount of entertainment and learning fun. This Science X – Simulating Nature set is no exception. The set explores Bionics which is when principles from nature are used to develop new technologies and products. The first activity…
Did you know beetles make up about 40% of insect species? Beetles have a tough exoskeleton ( outer skeleton ) and hard forewings; like all insects, their bodies are made up of three parts: the head, thorax and abdomen. Different beetle species have different appendages, but I have kept things simple for this activity. Build…
Do you know why pop rocks pop? We’re going to find out in this easy kitchen science investigation. Why Popping Candy ( Pop Rocks) Pops We all tried the popping candy first and giggled as it burst tickling our tongues. Pop Rocks Experiment We decided to see what else would make the candy burst, so…
What do you think these rocks are made from? They are just bicarbonate of soda ( Baking Soda ), water and food colouring. Â We’ve made fizzing rocks before, they are very simple, but great fun to watch. I used a heart cookie cutter to get the shape. What you need: Water Bicarbonate of soda/baking…
Valentines Day is coming up, so I thought we’d do some activities based around that, starting with some chocolate leaves. These are also a fun idea for Christmas science in the kitchen. Mint Chocolate Leaves Ingredients Mint leaves Chocolate ( we used a lovely 70% dark kind ) How to make mint chocolate leaves Melt…
Welcome to the ABC of science experiments. Work your way through this fun-filled A to Z list of some of the best science activities around. All the experiment ideas are great for kids of all ages and perfect for home, science club or school. A is for Air Pressure Air pressure is the weight of the…
Kerry and I started 2012 filled with hope for what the year would bring. We jumped around excitedly when we were nominated as finalists in the MAD Blog Awards and were so very proud of our achievements. It is with a heavy heart that I face 2013 without her. Today, instead of choosing just one…
We love egg experiments here at Science Sparks. We’ve investigated air pressure using eggs, transformed egg whites, tested how strong an eggshell is, and even made eggs shrink. Today, however, we’re going to find out how to make an eggshell disappear. It sounds impossible, but it is actually very simple! How to dissolve an eggshell…
It’s been bitterly cold here this week. One day the frost hung around on the grass until well after lunch. I have to admit I just walked through the garden and didn’t really notice, but my girls were mesmerised by it, which just shows you how the simplest of things can provide hours of entertainment….
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