If you’re feeling the heat this week, a DIY sprinkler is a fun way to cool down. All you need is a plastic bottle and some water. This fun backyard science activity is a fantastic demonstration of ...

Fish live in water, but do they feel thirsty, and how do they drink water safely if they live in the sea? Of course, we don't ...

Here at Science Sparks, we’ve tried a lot of science experiments over the years; some have been brilliant on the first go, some have taken a LOT of tweaking, and some have been a complete disaster!

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever looked up at a tree and wondered how tall it is? I’ve got a fun way you can find out without having to climb to the top with a tape measure!

We created these shadow drawings over the summer holidays, but they work brilliantly at any time of year as long as the sun is shining. You can either look for shadows that have formed naturally to ...

This simple science demonstration uses only a few basic materials but demonstrates several scientific concepts and looks super impressive. Showing children the end result first is a great way to get ...

The water cycle is an amazing process that we started to talk about when discussing evaporation a couple of weeks ago. In this simple science activity, children make a model of the water cycle to show ...

History is full of incredible female scientists. Not only have they made groundbreaking discoveries, but they have also had to fight against gender stereotypes, racial discrimination and the social ...

These simple craft stick catapults are easy to make and can be used over and over again, making them a great science project to keep. I gave these a fun spring or Easter twist by decorating the ping ...

All living things need food to survive. Food chains are one way to demonstrate how energy is transferred between plants and animals. Food chains show the way in which energy is passed from the sun to ...