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 ...

1. Carefully pierce a hole in the top of the cup. Ask an adult to help. 2. Thread the ribbon through the hole and tie a small knot at the end. 3. Attach the paper clip. 4. Wet a small paper towel. 5.

Autumn is a brilliant time of year for outdoor science activities in the forest. Find out why leaves change colour in autumn, create rafts and dens with sticks, collect treasures such as pinecones, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

'Thank crunchie, it's Friday' seems the perfect phrase for today's experiment as it involves learning how to make honeycomb with our easy honeycomb recipe. Once you've made the honeycomb and learned ...