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.
The transformation from Caterpillar to butterfly is one that hooks in children, however old they are. We are big fans of the Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle in this house, and it is a great way to introduce the lifecycle of a caterpillar. Firstly we read the story. Then we talked about a cocoon and…
Make a yummy Baked Alaska and learn at the same time. Mmmmm, Ice-cream is one of my and my children’s favourite foods. On its own straight out of the tub, or on top of a cone or with a pudding, it is just yummy, but we all know what happens if you leave ice cream…
Your brain is made up of billions of specialised cells called neurones that transmit information by chemical and electrical signals. They control every thing we do, right down to how we feel – our emotions. It is thought an area on the side of the brain called the amygdala controls how we feel – excited to…
The brain is one of the most fascinating organs, so today, we’re going to make a model brain. The brain is the control centre of your body, and it sits in your skull at the top of your spinal cord. When we mention the word ‘neuroscience,’ most people switch off and think it is something they…
Yeast is a living single celled organism commonly used in baking. Yeast is a type of leavener ( baking soda and baking powder can also be used as leavening agents ). Yeast converts sugar and starch ( from the sugar and flour in the bread mix ) into carbon dioxide and ethanol. The carbon dioxide…
I love a good cup of tea. In fact, I cannot actually function without one first thing in the morning. If you’re like me, then this investigation is definitely needed in your house so that you can ensure your kids are equipped with the best tea-making skills and have the best scientific knowledge to back…
I loved this experiment with cars and a sheet of ice on Hands on : as we grow, so I decided to try it out with my children. We are investigating to find out if salt helps a car move on ice. This activity is a fantastic demonstration of why we grit roads in winter….
I remember drinking spiced apple cider on a ski holiday in New Hampshire about 13 years ago when we stayed in North Conway at a beautiful little Inn. Every afternoon they served apple cider and cookies, just what we needed to warm up after a day snowboarding. One day I would LOVE to take the…
The first thing I have to say about this activity is that it’s sticky, messy and doesn’t always work, but when it does, it’s pretty amazing. Our rock candy recipe has been perfected from many, many attempts to get it to work, so hopefully, we’ve done most of the hard work for you. The first…
I have lots of happy memories about microscopes, I remember getting one when I was about 8 and never being able to see much through it. Then I remember spending hours making up slides at University and usually smashing them with the lens trying to focus them. Luckily technology has moved on a lot since…
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