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Slows are famous for being SLOW. They move slowly and sleep a LOT! This general lethargy is reflected in their digestive ...
Today's round-up is full of great weather science experiments and investigation ideas. Learn about extreme weather with a tornado in a jar, record rainfall over a period of time, create a water cycle ...
These easy five-minute science experiments are great when you need a quick science activity or demonstration, but don't have a long time to prepare or run an investigation. Each quick and easy science ...
Find out how to grow a bean in a jar in this cool plant science experiment. Try growing one in the dark and one in the light.
We love a good baking soda experiment. I spotted this brilliant and simple idea on Reading Confetti, who kindly said I could post it here. These are our fizzing rocks.
Learn about magnets and magnetism with these awesome magnet experiments for kids. Preschoolers can make crazy pipecleaner hair..
Fun Roald Dahl themed collection of Fine Motor Skill Activity Ideas. Includes Mr Twits wormy spaghetti, Willy Wonka Play dough and lots more..
If you read Science Sparks often you'll know that I am a huge advocate for hands-on learning rather than screens, but as a parent to four children I know that screens also have a place and educational ...
WeDo 2.0 from LEGO Education is a fantastic new learning tool designed to introduce children to robotics, engineering, programming and general STEM teaching through a robot-based learning system. The ...
Respiration is a fundamental biological process. It is the process by which energy is made so that all the chemical reactions can occur in your body. Respiration is the reaction between glucose (from ...
Make a fun teddy zip line and learn about friction. Make streamlined harnesses and investigate using different materials for the zip line.