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Red cabbage indicator is often used as an introduction to pH and indicators, but did you know you can make an indicator from blackberries? Blackberries contain anthocyanins, which are pigments that change colour depending on pH. Anthocyanins are a natural indicator. An indicator is a substance that changes colour when added to solutions of a … Continue reading “How to make a pH indicator with blackberries”
Our fun Pokemon catapult is a great way for children to learn about the effect of angle and force on how a projectile flies through the air. They are super easy and quick to make with lots of opportunities for further investigation. Once you’ve made the catapults, scroll down for more easy Pokemon STEM Challenge ideas. How … Continue reading “Pokemon Catapult STEM Challenge”
Slows are famous for being SLOW. They move slowly and sleep a LOT! This general lethargy is reflected in their digestive habits. It takes you just a few hours to digest a meal, but it can take sloths up to a month, and they only poo once a week! Sloths spend most of their lives … Continue reading “How Often Do Sloths Poo?”
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”
A tower of slippery ice cubes might sound impossible to build, but adding a little salt makes it much easier! Materials Ice – 4-8 cubes Salt Plate or tray Instructions Try to stack the ice cubes. They will topple off each other. Leave the ice cubes to melt for a few minutes. Try to stack … Continue reading “Build a tower of ice cubes”
Beat the heat or embrace the cold with my collection of cool ice cube experiments. From exciting colour changes to gravity defying tricks and icy engineering challenges, get ready for some surprisingly simple, hands-on science that’s sure to make your summer cooler. You only need ice and salt for most of these investigations, making them … Continue reading “Cool Ice Cube Experiments for Kids”
A school gardening club is a great way to get kids outside while learning about plants and nature. There’s nothing better than picking fruit or vegetables you’ve grown yourself, and the experience is a unique educational opportunity. A school gardening club is more than just planting seeds, it cultivates curiosity, patience, teamwork and provides a … Continue reading “Easy Ideas for a School Gardening Club”
World Ocean Day is celebrated around the world on June 8th to highlight the crucial role oceans play in supporting life on Earth. Did you know that oceans produce around 50% of the Earth’s oxygen and provide a main source of protein for billions of people? The health of our oceans is vitally linked to … Continue reading “Easy Ideas for World Ocean Day”
Get ready to shoot some hoops with a fun DIY mini basketball game made from craft sticks, cardboard, and a straw. It’s a fun way to learn about energy while building a simple machine for a purpose. The challenge is to use your engineering skills to design, build and then play with a mini basketball … Continue reading “DIY Mini Basketball Game”
If you’re short on space and resources, my simple science in a shoebox ideas might be helpful. Each activity uses very basic materials, can be stored in a shoebox and uses a shoebox! All you need are some craft materials and a little imagination! Once the activity is finished, you can stack the final product … Continue reading “Science Experiments in a Shoebox”