Zero Prep STEM Ice Breakers First days can be tricky for some children, and there’s nothing more stressful than trying to think of a fun fact about yourself on the spot. So I’ve created easy icebreakers to reduce stress and get kids working together in groups on a fun task. Each idea uses only inexpensive…
At what temperature are Fahrenheit and Celsius equal? When checking what to pack for a holiday, you need to know whether the temperature is in Celsius or Fahrenheit. 40°F is winter coat weather, but 40 °C is a very hot day! Celsius and Fahrenheit are both temperature scales, it’s a bit like measuring the same…
Can you save an egg astronaut from a sticky end? Test different materials to find out which protects an egg the best from a rocket launch and a crash to the ground! We used a mini baking soda and vinegar powered rocket, but you could also try this activity with a water powered bottle rocket…
Our Summer holidays are about to start, so I thought it would be a good time to spruce up this post full of Summer Science Challenges for kids. All the activities are very simple and use mostly things you probably already have around the house. For an ultimate summer of science, try one activity each…
Get ready to shoot some hoops with a fun DIY mini basketball game made from craft sticks, cardboard, and a straw. It’s a fun way to learn about energy while building a simple machine for a purpose. The challenge is to use your engineering skills to design, build and then play with a mini basketball…
Today’s new STEM challenges celebrate all things spring! Here at Science Sparks, we are looking forward to better weather and all the new growth, colour and life that spring brings. Try these easy spring STEM Challenges to get the new season off to a great start. What is Spring? Spring is the season between winter…
If you read Science Sparks often, you’ll know how much we love LEGO®. The play, learning and creative opportunities are endless, so today we’re sharing 40 of our favourite LEGO® science experiments and STEM challenges. LEGO® is the most amazing, versatile resource that opens the door to endless creative learning opportunities for kids of all ages….
Rockets are a great STEM challenge in any form, as the end result is usually impressive, and success is easy to measure. This simple air rocket launcher is inexpensive and very easy to create. It’s a great STEM challenge or science activity for home or school. Once you’ve made an air rocket launcher, take a…
Easter is fast approaching, so it’s the perfect time to try some of our Easter STEM Challenges! We’ve been busy testing these for you over the last couple of weeks and would LOVE to see the creations of your little scientists, so do share photos with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I’ve also got…
Did you know it’s almost impossible to fold a single sheet of paper in half more than seven times? Every time you fold the paper in half, the surface area halves, and the number of layers of paper doubles. By fold 6, there are 64 layers of paper to fold. Mythbusters managed 11 folds, but…
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