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

These jelly/jello petri dish bacteria snacks are a fun Halloween party treat or just an unusual way to learn about bacteria! A petri dish is a shallow, ...

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 ...

At Science Sparks, we love autumn with its crunchy leaves, beautiful colours, and crisp, fresh air! I've compiled a huge collection of autumn science experiments that you might like, and I've also ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's officially potion season! With Halloween around the corner, now is the perfect time to brew up spooky witches' potions. Potions are a much loved activity in our house at any time of year, ...

Blast off with a straw rocket STEM Challenge. This exciting, hands-on science activity allows children to design, construct and launch their own straw rockets. Straw rockets are easy to make and use ...

A few years ago, I helped a local school create a space science day. We had a whole afternoon of Tim Peake and International Space Station themed activities. The idea was to take the children on a ...

This activity is great as a follow-on from our hand washing exercise and a brilliant visual way to introduce the concept of microorganisms. The idea is to observe what grows on potatoes over a period ...

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 ...