All you need for this low prep, simple Halloween STEM Challenge is cardstock, straws, Play-Doh, and a small piece of dowel.

“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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before we had clocks and watches, people used sundials to mark the passing of time. A sundial measures time by the sun’s position and usually has markings for each hour of sunlight. Sundials have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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!

All you need for today’s easy science experiment is tape, paper and some books. This is a super simple STEM challenge for kids of all ages. We’re going to test the strength of paper folded into ...