Lots of people ask me about parties and the best experiments to keep children entertained at a science party. Science Sparks is full of fun, safe and hands-on science activities, but here are some I ...
Science for kids
How to make oobleck
Making oobleck was one of the very first science activities I wrote about on Science Sparks. I've given this very old post a bit of an update and refresh so I hope you like it! How to make ...
Make your own slushy drink
The recent mini heatwave in the UK meant we needed some serious help cooling down, so we had another go at making slushy drinks!To make a slushy drink you need to partially freeze a lovely fruity ...
20 Spring Science Investigations
We're very excited to be sharing some fantastic spring science investigations to try at home. As always, you don't need any special equipment, just things you either already have around the house or ...
Golden Snitch Catapults
Here at Science Sparks we're huge Harry Potter fans, so with that in mind I have some fun Harry Potter science activities coming up over the next few weeks. First up are our golden snitch ...
Easy ideas for British Science Week
I can't quite believe it's time for British Science Week again already. It seems like two minutes since we were planning our space themed extravaganza last year. If time has run away from you and you ...
Minion Lava Lamp and Rocket
What do you think of our Minion lava lamp and rocket? These were very easy to make and add a fun twist to the traditional lava lamp and film canister rocket. My artistic skills are not the best, so ...
How does exercise affect heart rate?
How does exercise affect heart rate? This activity is a great way to introduce correct scientific procedures, thinking about variables to change and keep constant.Exercise increases the rate at ...
The cow jumped over the moon
Discover how force affects the motion of a projectile and how changing the angle of the launch affects the distance travelled with this easy investigation.You can see how to build a simple ...
Moving Ninjas and Minions
We've been busy finding lots of fun uses for Hexbugs recently and these easy moving Ninjas and Minions have become a firm favourite to show friends and experiment with.MaterialsPaper or ...
