Written by This DIY slingshot is very easy to make and only requires a couple of cardboard tubes, elastic bands and a pencil! When the pom poms are fired out of the launcher they don’t fall straight to the ground, but instead follow a curved path. This is because there are two forces acting on them. Gravity […]
The Coriolis Effect refers to how the objects moving on the surface of the Earth appear to follow a curved path due to the rotation of the Earth. It is named after Gaspard Gustave de Coriolis who first described the effect. The Coriolis Effect influences the movement of wind. Wind is moving air caused by […]
A Halloween Candy Grabber is a great STEM challenge for Halloween. Children can investigate by making the grabber shorter and longer or add extra pieces like easy to hold handles or extra grippy bits on the claw part. I added some teeth and an eye to make my grabber look more Halloween like, but you […]
Calcium is a mineral needed for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also plays a role in blood clotting, the normal functioning of the heart and is used by nerves and muscles to help us move. This activity using eggs is a very visual way to demonstrate what happens if you don’t have enough calcium in […]
This spooky slime recipe is perfect for Halloween! Stretch it, squish it, pull it or just pick the bugs out of it! Easy Slime Recipe for Halloween There are lots of different recipes on the internet for slime, but this is the one that has worked the best for us. What you need to make […]
These pumpkin lava lamps for Halloween are a fun party activity or decoration and an unusual alternative to a traditional pumpkin. They are super easy to make and entertaining to watch, especially in the dark. Other ideas are to try different colours, add glitter, or get creative and decorate the jar to look like a […]
Autumn is a great time of year to get outdoors. Crisp colourful leaves, shiny conkers and falling pine cones make forests and woodlands the perfect way to recharge after a busy day! Autumn Scavenger Hunt This FREE autumn treasure hunt is a fun and simple way to keep kids busy while you walk! Take a […]
We’re celebrating the first day of autumn with some lovely apple experiments today! Turn apples into boats, experiment with different ways to preserve them, find out why food goes bad and make your own delicious apple cider. If you’re not a big fan of apples, but still love autumn try my autumn and fall STEM […]
Over the many years I’ve been writing Science Sparks, Autumn has always been my favourite season to design themed activities for. I love the colourful leaves, dark nights, cooler weather and of course the run up to Christmas is always exciting too! This collection of fall science experiments and activities makes me smile every time […]
This simple salt lava lamp is a fun twist on the more traditional homemade lava lamp that uses a fizzy tablet. The salt lava lamp doesn’t look quite a good, and isn’t as reusable but is still a nice science activity for learning about density. You’ll need A glass jar or glass Vegetable oil – […]