Here at Science Sparks we love a bit of science magic and this leak proof bag is one of the best. My daughter used this for a school talent show when she was just 5 and the rest of the class loved ...
STEM Challenges
40 great ideas for learning with LEGO
If you read Science Sparks frequently 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 ideas for learning with ...
Easter STEM Challenges
Easter is fast approaching, so it seems like the perfect time to try some Easter STEM Challenges. We've been busy testing these for you over the last couple of weeks and would LOVE to see your ...
Santa STEM Challenges
These Santa STEM Challenges might be our favourite Christmas science activities so far. Poor Santa seems to be in a bit of pickle, can you help him out?Santa STEM Challenge 1 Before ...
Elf on the Shelf Ideas – STEM Challenges
Following on from our fun Santa STEM challenges we've now got some fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for you, all with a Christmas STEM twist.These would be great set up with a challenge card left next ...
Christmas STEM – New bell for an elf
Day 3 of my Christmas Science Advent Calendar is a fun Elf STEM Challenge! Can you create a new jingle bell for your Elf?Oh no, one little elf has lost his jingle bell, can you make him a new ...
Christmas STEM Challenge – Pulley for the Elf
What is a Pulley?A pulley is made up from one or more wheels with a rope looped over them to make it easier to lift objects. The more wheels the pulley has the easier it is to lift the load. We ...
Halloween STEM Challenges
As next week is Halloween and half term I thought it'd be fun to put together a collection of SPOOKY Halloween STEM challenges for kids.Halloween STEM Challenges for KidsMake a brainCan ...
How to make a Robo Arm #TheHolidayMakers
At the beginning of the summer holidays we partnered up with the Year of Engineering to share the new Holiday Makers Challenges. There's been a new challenge for each week of the holidays and we've ...
How to make a Bottle Rocket
Did you know you can make and launch a water bottle rocket using just a plastic bottle, water, cork, needle adaptor and pump? As you pump air through the water the pressure inside the bottle builds up ...
