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 ...

If you're feeling the heat this week, a DIY sprinkler is a fun way to cool down. All you need is a plastic bottle and some water. This fun backyard ...

A human has 206 bones! There are 26 bones in the human foot. The femur is the longest bone in the human skeleton. When babies are born, they have about 300 bones, but some fuse together to form the ...

Once a plant has made seeds ( remember pollination and fertilisation? ) they need to be dispersed. Seed dispersal is the scattering of seeds. If seeds just dropped next to the parent plant, they would ...

Chinese New Year marks the start of the New Year based on the lunisolar calendar, which falls on the first new moon between 21st January and 20th February. It’s a chance to celebrate the move from ...

Now you know the science behind the reaction, why not try one of our many explosive baking soda and vinegar experiments? One of our favourites is fizzy colour changing potions! These use red cabbage ...

The ocean covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface and holds about 97% of our planet’s total water. Despite the vastness of our oceans, they are being massively impacted by human activity.

Football fans and future scientists will love my collection of hands-on football themed science experiments and sporty STEM Challenges. Whether you’re a teacher looking for engaging classroom ...

After being inspired by a family STEM challenge evening at school, we’re a bit obsessed with marble runs! I love that you can make them from recycled materials so there’s no cost, they are great to ...

The 2024 Olympics are to be held in Paris, France, for the first time in over 100 years! Olympic sports include athletics, team sports, climbing, surfing, swimming, tennis, skateboarding, and even ...

Continuing with our Nursery Rhyme Science theme this week, I have some fun Incy Wincy Spider science experiments to share. Incy Wincy spider climbed up the water spout, Down came the rain and washed ...

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!