A family ski holiday is a great time to try some snowy science experiments, especially if you live somewhere where there's not usually much snow. An alpine ski resort is the perfect location for lots … [Read more...]
Why Do Crisp Packets Puff Up at High Altitude? The Science Explained
Have you ever wondered why a bag of crisps ( or potato chips ) expands on an aeroplane? It's all about air pressure. The crisp packet was sealed at a lower altitude where atmospheric pressure is … [Read more...]
50 Easy Summer Science Experiments for Kids
Summer is a brilliant time to explore science outdoors with children. You don't have to set up fancy experiments, even just looking at properties of plants and leaves or testing to see if different … [Read more...]
Cloud in a Jar Experiment
Creating a cloud in a jar is a great way to learn how clouds form and how cloud seeding works. Clouds form when water vapour condenses or freezes. Water vapour rises, cools and condenses on … [Read more...]
What is cloud seeding?
Cloud seeding is when tiny particles are added to clouds to help them produce more precipitation. Clouds form from tiny, light water droplets or ice crystals. As they bump into each other, they … [Read more...]
How hot is the Sun?
Life on Earth depends on the light and heat from the Sun. While the warmth from the Sun gently warms you on a sunny day, the core of the Sun is a mind-blowing 15 million degrees Celsius ( 27 million … [Read more...]
Easy Spring STEM Challenges
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 … [Read more...]
Science Quiz for Easter
Keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays with my FREE Easter Science Quiz. Do you know why chocolate eggs melt, why eggs are oval, and what the name of the famous egg rolling game is? Find out with … [Read more...]
Exploring Newton's First Law with Easter Eggs
Have you ever seen someone flick a tablecloth out from under plates that stay in place? The plates stay in place because of a concept called inertia. A slightly easier way to demonstrate inertia is … [Read more...]
Butterfly Garden: How to Attract Butterflies Easily
Butterflies play a vital role in the natural world and are crucial to healthy ecosystems. Caterpillars eat plant matter and are a food source for many animals. Butterflies are important for … [Read more...]