Ultraviolet (UV ) light is invisible radiation that can damage your skin and eyes if you don't protect yourself. If your kids ...

When you're feeling warm and sticky, a hot drink probably isn't top of your list, but it can actually cool you down faster ...

Step 1: Goalkeeper, choose your side! Click the Left or Right target zone inside the goal above to secretly prepare your dive. Imagine a world where science education is accessible to everyone and is ...

Around the World in 50 Experiments is a series of science experiments designed to take children on an adventure around the world learning about different countries and cultures as they go along. Print ...

The 2026 Football World Cup might be coming to an end, but football is ever popular in my house, so here are Four Football World Cup STEM Challenges for you to try this summer. All the activities use ...

If you're in the middle of a heatwave or just generally need to cool off, I've got five easy hacks to help. When the temperatures soar, and you don't have ...

This activity was great on many levels. First, we had a chat about which changes are most noticeable in each season and what we could model with the LEGO. We talked about the hibernation of animals ...

One of my favourites of Kerry’s experiments is her play doh brain, so when we found an old pack of play-doh in the cupboard I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try it out. First, we ...

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 ...

The rocket travels upward with a force equal to and opposite to the downward force propelling the water, gas, and lid (Newton’s Third Law). The amount of force is directly proportional to the amount ...

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 ...