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…
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…
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…
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….
Respiration is a fundamental biological process. It is the process by which energy is made so that all the chemical reactions can occur in your body. Respiration is the reaction between glucose (from food) and oxygen in the air you breathe to produce carbon dioxide and water (waste products) and the all-important ENERGY! We can…
Did you know the inside of your nose is filled with goblet cells which create mucus, and very tiny hairs called cilia? The bigger hairs help stop unwanted particles from getting into your nose. Everything you smell gives off molecules which are very light and float in the air. When these get into your nose,…
I am a science teacher by trade but I am currently having a career break as a mummy, as I had three babies in 15 months who are now two and a half and eighteen months!Now, I am not your stereotypical scientist; male, white hair and a beard, slightly crazy, glasses and old! Well, slightly crazy maybe,…
A paper mache volcano is a great science project that is easy to make and looks fantastic! Paper mache or mod-roc are perfect for creating a sturdy volcano model for a school science fair. Remember, if you choose to set up a baking soda and vinegar eruption, it will ruin the volcano! We sometimes cover…
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