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Extreme weather is a weather event that is unexpected and significantly different from normal weather patterns. Weather around the world is naturally variable, but extreme events are becoming more common and intense. Extreme weather Can be a single short event or take place over some time. More intense than the average type of weather for … Continue reading “What is Extreme Weather?”
Today in Around the World in 50 Experiments, we’re heading to Norway! Learn about Vikings, Fjords, Northern Lights and navigating with the stars as we travel to Scandinavia for an adventure. Around the World in 50 Experiments – Norway Norway is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, with one-third above the Arctic Circle. It shares … Continue reading “Norway – Northern Lights, Fjords and Vikings”
A dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape with 12 faces. The most common dodecahedron ( regular dodecahedron ) has regular pentagons for all 12 faces. There are other types of dodecahedron are made up of shapes that aren’t pentagons but still have 12 faces. These are irregular dodecahedrons. A dodecahedron is one of five platonic solids. … Continue reading “How to make a dodecahedron”
Have you ever wondered how a sea is different to an ocean? The two are often used interchangeably, but they have many differences. Differences between an ocean and a sea Oceans are bigger than seas. They cover 70% of the planet and have an average depth of 3800m. Oceans are not contained by land. Seas … Continue reading “What’s the difference between a sea and an ocean?”
Snowy days are great for exploring the wonders of science right outside your front door. Older kids will enjoy making a snow volcano or designing snowshoes, while younger kids love searching for animal footprints or building mini snow sculptures. If you don’t want to spend too long outside, grab a tray and bring some snow … Continue reading “10 Science Activities for a Snowy Day”
The Earth rotates once on its axis every 24 hours. As it rotates, the sun shines on different parts of it. When the sun shines on one side of the Earth, it’s daytime and nighttime on the opposite side. The Earth is split into 24 time zones. Everyone in each time zone sets their clocks … Continue reading “What are Time Zones?”
Christmas is over, but I’m not quite ready to face the normality of life just yet, so we’ve been collecting our favourite kid’s science activities for New Year! Make a firework in a jar, firework pictures or film canister rockets to welcome in the New Year. Learn about changes of state with chocolate sprinkle breadsticks … Continue reading “Kids Science Activities for New Year”
It’s the season for baking, but have you ever wondered what makes cakes and biscuits rise? It’s all about the raising agent. This activity uses a basic cookie recipe and different raising agents to find out which works the best. It’s a delicious, fun, festive baking activity for the whole family! You’ll need Basic cookie … Continue reading “The Great Christmas Cookie Experiment”
Welcome to the Elf toy making workshop! Your challenge is to design and build a balancing toy. A balancing toy can stand up on a tiny stand. Use your engineering and imagination to build a snowman or elf toy that seems to balance magically! Elf Balancing STEM Toy Challenge You’ll need Wooden skewers/toothpicks or straws … Continue reading “Elf Balancing Toy STEM Challenge”
Have you ever wondered how balancing toys work? You can find out with this simple marshmallow balancing STEM challenge! It’s a great activity for learning about gravity and centre of mass. You’ll need A bottle with a lid 5 wooden skewers 4 Marshmallows A Carrot Instructions Cut a small piece of carrot and place a … Continue reading “Balancing Marshmallows STEM Challenge”