All you need for this low prep, simple Halloween STEM Challenge is cardstock, straws, Play-Doh, and a small piece of dowel. Watch little scientists learn about balance and centre of mass as they make ...

When you think of Halloween, which animals come to mind? Bats, owls, spiders, perhaps other creepy crawlies? Far from just giving us goosebumps, these spooky creatures are vital to our planet’s ...

Make a yummy Baked Alaska and learn at the same time. Mmmmm, Ice-cream is one of my and my children’s favourite foods. On its own straight out of the tub, or on top of a cone or with a pudding, it is ...

If you’re searching for fun science for kids, welcome to Science Sparks! We’ve got 100s of hands-on, kid-friendly science experiments, so you’re sure to find something to try wherever your interests ...

Looking for fun and easy Halloween science experiments for kids? These FREE printable Halloween science activities are perfect for bringing a little spooky science into your home or classroom this ...

When you think of Halloween, which animals come to mind? Bats, owls, spiders, perhaps other creepy crawlies? Far from just giving us goosebumps, these spooky creatures are vital to our planet’s ...

Electricity and circuits are great fun for children ( and teachers and parents ) to learn about. This collection of electricity science projects and experiments are all easy to try and very satisfying ...

Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Everything around us is made of matter. You may have heard the phrase states of matter. Matter can take different forms depending on the conditions ...

This is a lovely activity to demonstrate convection. Younger children will love it just for the moving snake, and it’s a great way for older children to start to understand what convection means. 1.

France is one of the biggest countries in Europe and is famous for the Tour de France, it’s sense of style, the Eiffel Tower and of course cheese! These STEM Challenges are part of my Around the World ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics start tomorrow, bringing athletes from around the world together to compete for a coveted gold medal! Here at Science Sparks, we’re looking forward to watching gravity-defying ...

Once a plant has made seeds ( remember pollination and fertilisation? ) they need to be dispersed. Seed dispersal is the scattering of seeds. If seeds just dropped next to the parent plant, they would ...