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.
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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.
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….
Today’s science advent calendar activity is making Christmas Peppermint Creams! These are very simple to make and are a lovely gift for family and friends. I’m using these to demonstrate changes of state as the chocolate melts and sets again. How to make Peppermint Creams Ingredients 350g Icing Sugar One tablespoon condensed milk A few…
An unbreakable egg sounds impossible. We think of eggs as fragile ( how many times have you opened a box of eggs to find one broken ), so how do you make an unbreakable egg? How to make an egg unbreakable How to make an unbreakable egg You’ll need Instructions Wrap the egg in cling…
Kerry is of course my partner on this blog, and a wonderful friend. She suffered a brain haemorrhage following a ruptured aneurysm a few months ago and is fighting so hard to get back home to her beautiful family. Liska at New Mum Online has had the amazing idea to organise a coordinated time for people…
We love goo or oobleck at Science Sparks. It’s wonderful to touch and play with and I am always surprised at how it can feel solid one minute and liquid the next. Today we made a Christmassy Candy Cane version that smelled amazing! How to make Candy Cane Oobleck Instructions I made up two batches…
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