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Are you ready to sprinkle a little science magic into your holiday celebrations? My Fizzy Elf Laboratory is the perfect way to introduce little scientists to the principles of chemical reactions. All you need is need baking soda, vinegar, food colouring, test tubes and some curious elves! You might also like my ELF STEM Challenges, … Continue reading “Fizzy Elf Laboratory”
Next on our trip Around the World in 50 Experiments is Lapland! Lapland is a huge region in northern Finland. It extends from the Arctic Circle to the borders of Norway and Sweden. The original people of Lapland are the Sami people. Many still live a traditional lifestyle. Lapland has a varied landscape, including forests, … Continue reading “Lapland – Arctic Animal Adaptations”
If you’re looking for easy and exciting educational science activities to keep your kids engaged, you’re in the right place. Science Sparks is bursting with fun and free science experiments, but with so many ideas, it can be hard to find what you’re looking for. I’ve pulled together 10 of my most popular FREE science … Continue reading “10 of the Best FREE Science Activities for Kids”
I’m a bit last minute posting these firework crafts as tomorrow is Bonfire Night in the UK, but they came out so well I didn’t want to wait for New Year. All you need is paper, paint and an old salad spinner to make these easy Firework Spin Art pictures. Firework Crafts – Spin Art … Continue reading “Firework Crafts – Spin Art and Filter Paper Pictures”
These spinning bats are another simple Halloween science activity using simple materials. You’ll need a straw or pencil, paper and a ruler to charge with static electricity. When the bat ( or another spooky shape) is placed on the straw, and a ruler charged with static electricity is placed close by, the bat spins! You’ll … Continue reading “Spinning Static Paper Bats STEM Challenge”
Halloween is a great time to try some spooky science tricks and experiments. Here at Science Sparks, we’ve been growing our collection of Halloween Science Experiments for years, and this year’s new Halloween science activities are the best yet! These five Halloween science tricks are easy and stress-free to set up and almost always work … Continue reading “FIVE Halloween Science Tricks”
Can you completely submerge a paper towel under water without it getting wet? The answer is yes, you can! It needs some science trickery, but you’ll be surprised how easy it is! When the glass is placed into the water, air is trapped inside the glass. The trapped air stops water getting into the glass. … Continue reading “Paper Towel Under Water Science Experiment – Halloween STEM”
Halloween will be here before we know it, so I’ve put together a collection of my Top 10 Science Experiments to celebrate. There’s a spooky lava lamp, creepy shadow puppets, fizzy witch and wizard potions, and even a noise making machine! Print off the list below and tick off each Halloween science activity as you … Continue reading “Top 10 Science Experiments for Halloween”
The next location in Around the World in 50 Experiments is Portugal. Portugal is located in Southwestern Europe and has a long, beautiful Atlantic coastline, captivating history and diverse landscapes. The volcanic Azores and Madeira islands also belong to Portugal. The Serra da Estrela mountain range dominates the north, while the central region contains forests, … Continue reading “Around the World in 50 Experiments – Portugal”
These simple push and pull puppets are a Halloween version of the animal puppets we made earlier this year. They are great for part of a forces topic and a simple science craft for any time of year. Pushes and pulls are examples of forces. They can make objects move, stop them moving, speed them … Continue reading “Halloween Push and Pull Puppets”