Magnets are always fun when used in science experiments and demonstrations. They are fairly inexpensive to buy and can be ...

Enzymes are biological catalysts. In simple terms, they speed up chemical reactions. Living organisms have chemical reactions ...

My science experiment fortune teller is a fun way to make science fun at home. Fold the fortune teller, play with a friend and then start experimenting. The activities are designed to be easy to carry ...

Beat the heat or embrace the cold with my collection of cool ice cube experiments. From exciting colour changes to gravity defying tricks and icy engineering challenges, get ready for some ...

This activity uses Skittles to demonstrate radioactive decay. The rate of decay depends on the isotope of the element and is referred to as the half-life. Radioactive decay is a random process. To ...

Planting and watching seeds grow is a fantastic spring science activity for children. Kids can start with a bean or seed in a jar to watch it germinate, observe seedlings and finally become a fully ...

The Stroop effect is a phenomenon where it takes longer to name a word's colour when the text colour doesn't match the word. It's a fun way to learn how your brain works. Try saying the colours of the ...

There are lots of great air pressure demonstrations around, but a leaky water bottle is one of the simplest. It looks impressive and costs almost nothing. Air is made up of several different gases.

Today in Around the World in 50 Experiments, we're heading to Norway! Learn about Vikings, Fjords, Northern Lights and navigating with the stars as we travel to Scandinavia for an adventure. Around ...

It's the season for baking, but have you ever wondered what makes cakes and biscuits rise? It's all about the raising agent. This activity uses a basic cookie recipe and different raising agents to ...

If you're looking for easy and exciting educational science activities to keep your kids engaged, you're in the right place. Science Sparks is bursting with fun and free science experiments, but with ...

Can you completely submerge a paper towel under water without it getting wet? The answer is yes, you can! It needs some science trickery, but you'll be surprised how easy it is! When the glass is ...