Why does food rot? Have you ever noticed that if you leave an apple (or any fruit ) for too long, it starts to rot or decay? This can lead to significant food waste, so it’s important to understand how to store food items to keep them as fresh as possible. Why does food rot?…
Making patterns is a fun activity that’s easily adaptable for kids of different ages. Our favourite way to make patterns is using DUPLO or LEGO bricks. What is a Pattern? A pattern in a sequence that repeats itself is a concept that is quite important for children to grasp. We started very simply with Duplo…
This is a brilliant investigation for finding out how waterproof different materials are. I printed a picture of a chicken and asked the children to colour it in, then gave them a selection of materials to protect the chicken from water. What you need Instructions Place the squares of material over the picture. Sprinkle water…
Today we are looking at filtering. Instead of using a standard sieve or colander and sieving foodstuffs I thought we’d use toys to make a fun toy sorter filter! How to make your own toy sorter We found some old cardboard boxes and cut different sized holes in each one. Then I asked the children…
Do you know you can make homemade glue from milk? All you need is milk, white vinegar and baking soda. The vinegar is used to split milk into curds and whey. This fun kitchen science experiment is very simple but requires adult help to heat the milk. How to make glue from milk What you…
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…
Today we’re looking at materials which absorb water, in particular sponges. Can you make some predictions first based on your knowledge of the materials being used, and can you design a table to record your results? Definition of Absorb Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical…
Today’s investigation is very simple and perfect for pre schoolers. We are looking at comparing the weight of different items. I asked my children to look around the house for small things of different weights. They came back with a lego man, some sugar and some coins.
Elasticity is the ability of an object to return to its original shape after being subjected to a force ( for example, being stretched, pulled, squashed or twisted ). Elastic objects bounce back to their original shape very quickly! What is elastic distortion? Elastic distortion is when an object returns to its original shape when…
“Little Miss Muffet Sat on her Tuffet Eating her Curds and Whey” But what are curds? This experiment turns milk into a solid which sets hard when left to dry. How to make Curds and Whey for Little Miss Muffet Skimmed milk White vinegar Microwave-proof bowl or a pan and hob Strainer/sieve Instructions Remember…
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