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Slows are famous for being SLOW. They move slowly and sleep a LOT! This general lethargy is reflected in their digestive ...
Find out how to grow a bean in a jar in this cool plant science experiment. Try growing one in the dark and one in the light.
These easy five-minute science experiments are great when you need a quick science activity or demonstration, but don't have a long time to prepare or run an investigation. Each quick and easy science ...
Today's round-up is full of great weather science experiments and investigation ideas. Learn about extreme weather with a tornado in a jar, record rainfall over a period of time, create a water cycle ...
Fun Easter Egg hunt with codes for kids. Crack the code to find the eggs. FREE printable Easter Egg Hunt for kids.
A steady hand game is a brilliant mini electricity or design project and great for working on hand-eye coordination too! I made a reindeer themed game just before Christmas, but you can twist the ...
Make a fun Pokemon catapult and learn about the effect of force and trajectory on a projectile. These are super easy and fast to make.
Fun Roald Dahl themed collection of Fine Motor Skill Activity Ideas. Includes Mr Twits wormy spaghetti, Willy Wonka Play dough and lots more..
If you read Science Sparks often you'll know that I am a huge advocate for hands-on learning rather than screens, but as a parent to four children I know that screens also have a place and educational ...
WeDo 2.0 from LEGO Education is a fantastic new learning tool designed to introduce children to robotics, engineering, programming and general STEM teaching through a robot-based learning system. The ...
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 ...
Design and build a DIY articulated grabber using recycled cardboard, a brilliant and super simple STEM Challenge for kids ...