Insects may be small, but they play a vital role in animal survival and in keeping our planet healthy. Insects pollinate plants, provide food and help ...

If your kids love logic puzzles, this river crossing riddle is a classic. Can you believe it's been told for over 1000 years?

Have you ever been outside on a warm day after it rained and wondered what the lovely, earthy smell is? The smell is created by a compound called geosmin, a by-product of soil-dwelling actinobacteria.

Football fans and future scientists will love my collection of hands-on football themed science experiments and sporty STEM Challenges. Whether you’re a teacher looking for engaging classroom ...

Why does food rot? Have you ever noticed that if you leave an apple (or any fruit ) for too long, it starts to rot or decay? This can lead to significant food waste, so it’s important to understand ...

This Candy DNA model is a great way learn about the structure of DNA. Did you know that 99.9% of the DNA of each person is the same? It’s just that tiny 0.1% that makes us all different! Isn’t that ...

Print and Play – Paper Science Experiments is a free download containing 6 easy science experiments mainly using just the paper they are printed on! Simply print, experiment and then recycle the ...

Today’s Tray a Day activity is making cardboard sculptures. These are very easy; you just need cardboard, scissors, and maybe some felt-tip pens to decorate. The cardboard segments can be used over ...

Have you ever wondered how water is transported up the stem of a plant against gravity? This transportation process is called transpiration. You can demonstrate transpiration easily with simple ...

Digestion is the process by which large, insoluble molecules of food are broken down into smaller, soluble molecules that the body can use. Digestion starts in the mouth, where food is broken into ...