These flying cups are a great STEM challenge for any time of year. One cup acts as an elastic band launcher, and the other is ...

A baking soda and vinegar volcano eruption or a fizzy potion are classic childhood science experiments and a great way to introduce the concept of ...

Over the many years I've been writing Science Sparks, Autumn has always been my favourite season for designing themed activities. I love the colourful leaves, dark nights, cooler weather, and, of ...

Once a plant has made seeds ( remember pollination and fertilisation? ) they need to be dispersed. Seed dispersal is the scattering of seeds. If seeds just dropped next to the parent plant, they would ...

Helicopter seeds are a type of seed that spin as they fall from a tree. The spinning movement and the fact that they are light and can catch the wind allows them to travel further from the parent tree ...

Thank you to Science Sparks for inviting me to guest post on their blog today. You can find me over at Rainy Day Mum where I share play ideas, activities, crafts, learning experiences and fun for ...

Did you know you can blow up a balloon without touching it? I've added a little Halloween twist to this activity by turning the balloon into a pumpkin! We've done this science activity a few times in ...

The 2024 Olympics are to be held in Paris, France, for the first time in over 100 years! Olympic sports include athletics, team sports, climbing, surfing, swimming, tennis, skateboarding, and even ...

All you need for today's easy science experiment is tape, paper and some books. This is a super simple STEM challenge for kids of all ages. We're going to test the strength of paper folded into ...

If you're looking for the best science YouTube channels for kids, you're in the right place. The ten science channels below are inspiring, educational and, most of all, fun! The videos below are ...

This homemade articulated grabber is a brilliant STEM Challenge or STEM project, that works brilliantly and is easy to construct as well! We cut up a shoe box to make ours as the cardboard does need ...