Written by Our next stop in our journey Around the World in 50 Experiments is a chain of islands in the Caribbean Sea called Grenada. Grenada is made up of three islands, Grenada, Petit Martinique and Carriacou. These volcanic islands have a beautiful tropical climate, gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests and abundant wildlife. Grenada produces lots of spices, … Continue reading “Grenada -Around the World in 50 Experiments”
If you’re looking for a fun science experiment to do in the kitchen, you’ve landed in the right place! These five easy milk science experiments use milk as the main ingredient. Make ice cream with milk, ice and salt. Find out how to make butter from cream ( not quite milk ), make glue from … Continue reading “FIVE Easy Milk Science Experiments”
I can’t quite believe it’s time for British Science Week again already. It seems like two minutes since we were planning our space themed experiments last year. If like me, the time has run away from you and you need some easy ideas for British Science Week, we’ve got some suggestions that might help. I … Continue reading “Easy ideas for British Science Week”
This straightforward science activity is an excellent demonstration of air pressure! When the lit candle runs out of oxygen, changes in air pressure lead to the water level in the glass rising upwards. This activity requires adult supervision. You’ll need Matches A pint-sized glass or jar Egg cup or candle holder Small tealight candle Water … Continue reading “Rising Water Air Pressure Demonstration”
Did you know you can pop a balloon using orange peel? This simple science trick is great for parties, as part of a science show or just for fun. You’ll need Orange Several balloons Instructions Cut the orange in half ( ask an adult to help ) Remove the orange from the peel. Squeeze the … Continue reading “Pop a balloon with orange peel”
Electromagnets are electrically powered magnets that can be turned on and off. You can make your own electromagnet with a simple battery-powered circuit and a screwdriver or iron nail. As electricity flows through the wire coiled around the screwdriver, it creates a magnetic field which magnetizes the metal of the screwdriver. This activity should be … Continue reading “How to make an electromagnet”
As World Book Day is just around the corner, I thought I’d pull together some of my favourite book themed science experiments. Here at Science Sparks, we love using a book to help bring a science experiment to life, and if I’m ever short of inspiration, reading a great kids’ book always helps me come … Continue reading “Science Experiments for World Book Day”
Static electricity is great for science experiments; it’s easy to create, is safe and can be used in many different ways. We’ve used static electricity to bend water, make tissue paper jump up to a balloon and create some crazy hairstyles! These static electricity snakes use tissue paper like my jumping frogs, but this time … Continue reading “Static Electricity Snakes”
This clever and simple method for finding the volume of an irregularly shaped object is thought to have been discovered by a scientist named Archimedes, who noticed the water level of his bath rising as he lowered himself in. Archimedes realised he could find the volume of any object by measuring the amount of water … Continue reading “Find the volume of an irregular object”
Anemometers are used to measure wind speed. The cups catch gusts of air which makes them spin around. Measurements are taken by counting the number of revolutions the anemometer makes in a set period of time. The stronger the wind, the more revolutions the anemometer makes. Modern anemometers tend to be digital, but the principle … Continue reading “Make your own anemometer”