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EURO 2024 is about to kick off, which seems like a good time to share some football-themed science experiments and sporty STEM Challenges These ten hands-on football STEM activities will keep kids engaged and learning while exploring the science behind the game. Bouncing balls Find out why balls bounce with a simple science investigation using … Continue reading “10 Hands-On Football Stem Activities for Kids”
This easy football-themed science activity is similar to my waterproof a boot investigation. The idea is to test various materials to determine which are waterproof and which are not. It’s a lovely visual way to learn how different materials have different properties. I wrote this activity to coincide with Euro 2024, but it also ties … Continue reading “Waterproof a Football Boot Science Investigation”
Have you ever wondered why balls bounce? This activity uses differently shaped balls to investigate how and why balls bounce differently. I’ve included FREE instructions for a science investigation to find the bounciest ball with a handy table for recording results. Balls to use: Rugby ball Football Tennis Ball Ping pong Ball Basketball Squash ball … Continue reading “Why do balls bounce?”
Did you know you can separate salt and pepper with static electricity? It works because pepper is lighter than salt, so while both salt and pepper are attracted to an object charged with static electricity, only the lighter pepper jumps up. Static electricity is the build-up of electrical charge on the surface of an object. … Continue reading “Separate Salt and Pepper with Static Electricity”
Universal Time or Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC ) is the world’s reference point for time. It’s like a huge, extremely accurate clock for everyone, no matter where they are on Earth. Universal Time was once based on Greenwich Mean Time, which is based on the Earth’s rotation, but that has changed to precise atomic … Continue reading “What is Universal Time?”
Inspire kids of all ages with these famous scientist bookmarks. Find out about the achievements, discoveries and difficulties of some of the most inspirational scientists in history. Lots more scientists coming soon! Famous Scientist Bookmarks Female Physicist Bookmarks Female Physicist Bookmarks Last Updated on June 4, 2024 by Emma Vanstone The post FREE Famous Scientist … Continue reading “FREE Famous Scientist Bookmarks”
When I asked parents what put them off doing science experiments at home, one of the reasons was the mess, which, after many a gloop covered kitchen floor, I can definitely empathise with. So today, I’m sharing fun outdoor science experiments that make it much easier to clean up afterwards. Awesome Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids … Continue reading “20 AWESOME Outdoor Science Experiments for Kids”
Salt is a brilliant, versatile and inexpensive ingredient for science at home. It can be used to cool a drink or make ice cream quickly, for a lava lamp, and to make coloured salt crystals. Salt is an interesting substance as it lowers the freezing point of water, leading to lots of exciting science experiments! … Continue reading “10 Science Experiments Using Salt for Home and School”
This simple science demonstration uses only a few basic materials but demonstrates several scientific concepts and looks super impressive. Showing children the end result first is a great way to get them to start questioning and thinking about what’s happening and why. There are two different things children can observe with this activity. How fast … Continue reading “Does an ice cube melt faster in freshwater or saltwater?”
Freshwater freezes at 0°C. The presence of salt lowers the freezing point, and the higher the salt content in the water, the lower the freezing point gets. This is why salt is often used to grit icy roads in winter. It slows down water freezing on roads, making driving safer. Seawater contains salt. It will … Continue reading “Does salty water freeze? Science Investigation”