Written by Rockets make a great science project or space-themed STEM Challenge as they are fairly easy to make, can be personalised however you want and be reused over and over again. These easy rockets kids can make are also fun craft projects and can be turned into a science investigation too! My personal favourite rocket is … Continue reading “5 Easy Rockets Kids Can Make”
The next scientist in my Wonderful Women in STEM series is the pioneering Mary Anning! Mary Anning has been named one of the 10 most influential British women in science history by the Royal Society. Mary was a trailblazer in her time and made invaluable contributions to palaeontology despite having no formal education and being … Continue reading “Wonderful Women in STEM – Mary Anning”
The last two days have been so hot in the UK that we’ve had the paddling pool out, so it seemed like the perfect time to try some water based investigations. For each mini investigation, I asked the children a question, and then we discussed what we thought would happen and why. I’ve also got … Continue reading “Paddling Pool Science Experiments”
A craft stick or popsicle stick chain reaction is a brilliant example of how potential energy and kinetic energy work. As you weave the lolly sticks together, you can actually feel the potential energy building. How does a popsicle stick chain reaction work? The sticks are bent and pinned over each other, which creates tension. … Continue reading “Craft Stick ( Popsicle Stick ) Chain Reaction”
We’ve all been there, it’s a hot day, and you really want an ice pop ( popsicle ), but it’s too cold to hold at first, and then the sun melts it before you can really enjoy it. This ice pop STEM challenge solves both problems! A fun twist on this, if popsicles aren’t your … Continue reading “Save the Ice Pop STEM Challenge”
Our Summer holidays are about to start, so I thought it would be a good time to spruce up this post full of Summer Science Challenges for kids. All the activities are very simple and use mostly things you probably already have around the house. For an ultimate summer of science, try one activity each … Continue reading “Summer Science Challenges for Kids”
In today’s Around the World in 50 Experiments adventure, we’re heading to India, home to one of the oldest civilisations on Earth and a current population of over 1.4 billion people! India is a magical land of spices, colour, mountains, beaches, swamps, rain, curry and crafts. India has 22 official languages and is the birthplace … Continue reading “India – Around the World in 50 Experiments”
Ammonites were sea creatures that lived before and at the same time as dinosaurs. They were a bit like a modern-day squid or octopus with a shell. Ammonite fossils have been found all over the world. The fossils resemble a curled-up snake, and for a while, people thought they were remains of snakes, earning them … Continue reading “All About Ammonites”
Atoms are tiny particles of matter which make up everything in the universe. Everything you see is made up of atoms. Scientists spent many years trying to understand the structure of the atom, with several models and theories being disproved or improved upon along the way. Today we know that atoms consist of a nucleus … Continue reading “A Brief History of the Atom”
Magnets are a great tool to introduce young children to the wonders of science. There are lots of lovely, inexpensive chunky magnets available that can be used in lots of different creative ways. Car track magnet game This simple car track is a fun way to introduce young children to magnets. You can use my … Continue reading “Car Track Magnet Game”