This is a really exciting experiment that you can try at home with your kids. Try it outside or over the sink just in case! You will need: Sealable plastic food bag Sharp pencils Water Method: Fill your bag around half full of water. Gently poke a pencil through one side of the bag and […]
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Tornado in a Jar03/08/2018
Tornadoes can be hard to understand, but this easy tornado experiment should help you to see what is happening inside a deadly storm. This is is one of our easiest experiments yet and is a great way to see a tornado up close! Use some household materials and make a tornado in a jar. Read […]
Fun Science Frozen Yoghurt In A Bag Experiment30/07/2018
Make frozen yoghurt at home without an ice cream maker! A great fun science experiment to really get kids thinking about the food they enjoy with only 3 ingredients! You will need: Yoghurt/mousse (chocolate mousse makes a particularly delicious chocolate frozen yoghurt) Large food bag x 2 Ice cubes Salt Method: Pour the entire carton of […]
Fun Science Egg In A Bottle Partial Vacuum Experiment21/07/2018
A science classic that never fails to amaze! Seemingly defy the laws of physics with the Egg in a Bottle experiment. You will need: A pealed hard boiled egg A wide mouthed glass bottle (the mouth should not be wide enough that the egg will fall through it though) A match/lighter A strip of scrap […]
Fun Science : How To Make “Elephant’s Toothpaste” Experiment16/07/2018
Ever wondered how to make elephant’s toothpaste? (Ok, it’s not scientifically what elephants use to clean their teeth but the effect looks like what might happen if elephants did use toothpaste). In fact, this experiment is a chemical reaction which causes a rapid expansion of foam – enough for an elephant! Warning! Hydrogen peroxide can be dangerous if […]
Bottle Scuba Diver21/06/2018
In this fun science experiment you can make your own scuba diver in a bottle and learn about water pressure and density at the same time! You will need: Thick tin foil (eg. a tin foil tray) Scissors Plasticine A Straw A paperclip A 2L Bottle Method: Cut out a diver shape about 1.5 inches […]
Fun Science: Melting Crayons18/06/2018
Have you ever wanted to make your own unique picture using melting crayons? With this exciting experiment you can create your own colourful pictures using the power of heat. This experiment is a colourful example of how to turn a solid into a liquid with heat. You will need: A plain white canvas or […]
Sensory Wave Bottles01/06/2018
Make your own sensory wave bottle – great for focus, concentration and to see how waves are formed. This is a perfect experiment for children to try at home in the kitchen or within schools. You will need: Empty plastic bottle Blue food colouring Vegetable or baby oil Jug Method: Fill the plastic bottle half […]
Fun Science How To Extract DNA27/05/2018
Ever wanted to extract DNA from your own cells? Possibly not but you should! This is a great experiment to get children talking about DNA, cells and the human body, plus it’s a bit gross so will be popular with kids. You will need: Clear shot glass/similar small clear glass Sports drink Salt Pineapple juice […]
Fun Science: Edible Rock Cycle22/05/2018
There are three different types of rocks: Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous. This experiment uses sweets to demonstrate how the different types of rock are formed and what they look like. You will need: Aluminium foil Starburst sweet x 9 (a range of colours is good) Hot plate/similar Method: Unwrap 3 starburst and place them in […]
