Colourful science experiments are often much more engaging for younger children than less colourful activities. Adding colour to a lava lamp, volcano or density demonstration makes the activity feel extra special. I’ve pulled together a list of my 10 favourite colourful science experiments for kids of all ages. 10 Colourful Science Experiments for kids Create... Read More The post 10 of the Best Colourful Science Experiments appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

Birds can fly because they have wings, a streamlined body, strong muscles and very light, hollow bones. The bones of birds are very strong and adapted perfectly to flight. They have a dense, strong exterior and an interior strengthened with criss crossing ridges and webbing. The hollow interior isn’t just to reduce the weight of... Read More The post How do birds fly? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

A convection current is the movement of a fluid ( such as air or water ) caused by differences in temperature. When part of a liquid or gas is heated, it expands and becomes less dense. The warmer, less dense fluid rises upwards, and the cooler fluid falls to take its place. This cycle of... Read More The post 5 ways to demonstrate convection currents appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

It sounds completely counterintuitive, but whether hot water freezes faster than cold water has been debated for centuries. The Mpemba Effect The Mpemba effect is the term used for hot water freezing faster than cold water after a Tanzanian student named Erasto Mpemba found that his mixture of hot milk and sugar froze faster than... Read More The post Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

A stacked ball drop demonstration is a brilliant way to demonstrate momentum transfer between objects. The compression of the bigger two balls bounces the smallest ball much higher than it would normally bounce. You’ll need A basketball A tennis ball or small basketball/football Table tennis ball or golf ball Stacked Three Ball Drop Instructions Hold... Read More The post Stacked Three Ball Drop STEM Challenge appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

So far, 2024 has been a brilliant summer of sports, with Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics. I’ve created a fun sports science quiz to help keep the sporting excitement going! Sports Science Quiz There are four rounds, including a photo round and a True or False section. The quiz is free to download, and... Read More The post Sport Science Quiz appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

Does temperature affect how a ball bounces? This easy science activity uses a football and a fridge to find out. Does temperature affect how a ball bounces science investigation You’ll need A football Fridge Outdoor space Instructions Place a football in the fridge for about 2 hours. Test to see how bouncy it is. Let... Read More The post What’s the best temperature for a football? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

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 breakdancing! The Olympics are always fun to watch, and sport is full of exciting science, from the importance of aerodynamics and forces of motion to the all important nutrition and fitness. The 2024 summer of sport is a great time to explore sports science with demonstrations, science investigations and STEM projects. Olympic Themed Science Activities For Kids Magnet climbing wall Question – can yo ..read more

We’re getting ready for the 2024 Olympics with a fun javelin STEM challenge. A javelin is a light spear thrown by hand. In athletics, it is a field event where competitors try to throw it as far as possible. A great javelin throw is a combination of the thrower’s strength and ability and physics! Competitors need to consider several factors. Release angle – an angle of around 40 degrees is thought to be optimal for a javelin throw. Release height – generally, the higher the release, the better. Javelin speed – the faster the javelin is moving when it’s released the further it will travel. This ..read more

Wimbledon has started, and tennis fans in the UK have been very excited, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to share some lovely tennis science investigation ideas. These easy activities are brilliant for outdoor learning and work well in a home or school environment. Easy Tennis Themed Science Experiments Tennis Ball Catapult First up is our fantastic tennis ball catapult, perfect for some backyard tennis fun. Try using different sized balls and catapults to investigate how the distance and trajectory of the balls change. Ask a friend to hit the ball back with a racquet for an extra challe ..read more