Written by 
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”
Written by Profets
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.
Written by Profets
Profets Network is a social media platform dedicated to creating engaging and educational content for children. Our mission is to foster a love for learning by way of fun and interactive materials such as rhymes, educational videos, and other kid-friendly content.
We’re getting ready for the 2024 Olympics with a fun javelin STEM challenge. A javelin is a light spear thrown by hand. In athletics, it is a field event where competitors try to throw it as far as possible. A great javelin throw is a combination of the thrower’s strength and ability and physics! Competitors … Continue reading “Javelin Throwing STEM Challenge”
Wimbledon has started, and tennis fans in the UK have been very excited, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to share some lovely tennis science investigation ideas. These easy activities are brilliant for outdoor learning and work well in a home or school environment. Easy Tennis Themed Science Experiments Tennis Ball Catapult First up … Continue reading “Science Investigations for Wimbledon”