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 ...

“What came first?” is a great science question, and it opens up lots of opportunities for competitive chat around the dinner table, in the classroom, or on a family walk. Whether you’re debating ...

I’m not the biggest fan of fireworks, but the vibrant colours and explosions are fantastic inspiration for hands-on learning! I’ve gathered my favourite easy, low mess firework science activities and ...

First up is a classic firework in a jar. This is great for learning about density and how oil and water don’t mix, and it also looks fantastic! I am always surprised by how the food colouring stays in ...

Welcome to a very eggy week on Science Sparks! Shrinking eggs is the first of 3 egg based experiments, so if you like this one, pop back later in the week to see what else we have been up to! This ...

Is it easier to knock down a smaller or larger stack of cups? What will happen if you add more lollypop sticks to the central core of the catapult? Do the pom poms travel further than the table tennis ...

Playing detective is one of my little ones’ favourite games, but to be a real detective, you need lots of science! So today, we’re going to make a magnifying glass. This activity is part of my playful ...

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 50 years since astronauts first landed on the moon, and that the last time astronauts ventured as far as the Moon was 1972! The Moon landings were just the start of ...

I think our garden zip line using teddies is one of my favourite activities we’ve ever done, just because it’s so adaptable to children of all ages and abilities. My 4-year-old uses it as a big ...

If you look at your fingers, you’ll see lots of lines, arches and loops. Did you know your fingerprint is unique to you!! Even more unique than your DNA. If you look at the palms of your hands and ...

This light refraction experiment might be one of the most simple to set up science experiments we’ve ever tried. It is a bit tricky to explain, but impressive even if you can’t quite get your head ...

A Halloween Candy Grabber is a great STEM challenge for Halloween. Children can investigate by making the grabber shorter and longer or adding extra pieces like easy to hold handles or extra grippy ...