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Colourful science experiments are often much more engaging for younger children than less colourful activities. Adding colour to a lava lamp, volcano or density demonstration makes the activity feel extra special. I’ve pulled together a list of my 10 favourite colourful science experiments for kids of all ages. 10 Colourful Science Experiments for kids Create … Continue reading “10 of the Best Colourful Science Experiments”
Birds can fly because they have wings, a streamlined body, strong muscles and very light, hollow bones. The bones of birds are very strong and adapted perfectly to flight. They have a dense, strong exterior and an interior strengthened with criss crossing ridges and webbing. The hollow interior isn’t just to reduce the weight of … Continue reading “How do birds fly?”
A convection current is the movement of a fluid ( such as air or water ) caused by differences in temperature. When part of a liquid or gas is heated, it expands and becomes less dense. The warmer, less dense fluid rises upwards, and the cooler fluid falls to take its place. This cycle of … Continue reading “5 ways to demonstrate convection currents”
It sounds completely counterintuitive, but whether hot water freezes faster than cold water has been debated for centuries. The Mpemba Effect The Mpemba effect is the term used for hot water freezing faster than cold water after a Tanzanian student named Erasto Mpemba found that his mixture of hot milk and sugar froze faster than … Continue reading “Does hot water freeze faster than cold water?”
A stacked ball drop demonstration is a brilliant way to demonstrate momentum transfer between objects. The compression of the bigger two balls bounces the smallest ball much higher than it would normally bounce. You’ll need A basketball A tennis ball or small basketball/football Table tennis ball or golf ball Stacked Three Ball Drop Instructions Hold … Continue reading “Stacked Three Ball Drop STEM Challenge”
So far, 2024 has been a brilliant summer of sports, with Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics. I’ve created a fun sports science quiz to help keep the sporting excitement going! Sports Science Quiz There are four rounds, including a photo round and a True or False section. The quiz is free to download, and … Continue reading “Sport Science Quiz”
Does temperature affect how a ball bounces? This easy science activity uses a football and a fridge to find out. Does temperature affect how a ball bounces science investigation You’ll need A football Fridge Outdoor space Instructions Place a football in the fridge for about 2 hours. Test to see how bouncy it is. Let … Continue reading “What’s the best temperature for a football?”
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 breakdancing! The Olympics are always fun to watch, and sport is full of exciting science, from the importance of aerodynamics and forces of motion … Continue reading “Olympic Themed Science Activities For Kids”
If you were to drop a table tennis ball and a basketball, which do you think would hit the ground first? This sporty science activity is an eye-opening demonstration with lots of opportunities for learning and exploration. Sporty Science Ball Drop Investigation You’ll need 4 different balls – for example, table tennis ball, golf ball, … Continue reading “Ball Drop Gravity Race”
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The landscape of children’s educational content has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While television once reigned supreme with beloved shows like Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, Sesame Street, and Reading Rainbow, YouTube has now become a thriving hub for engaging and educational children’s programming.