Extreme weather is a weather event that is unexpected and significantly different from normal weather patterns. Weather around the world is naturally variable, but extreme events are becoming more common and intense. Extreme weather Examples of extreme weather What causes extreme weather? Extreme weather events have many causes, both natural and human-made. Greenhouse Gases Burning... Read More The post What is Extreme Weather? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

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 the World in 50 Experiments – Norway Norway is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, with one-third above the Arctic Circle. It shares... Read More The post Norway – Northern Lights, Fjords and Vikings appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

A dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape with 12 faces. The most common dodecahedron ( regular dodecahedron ) has regular pentagons for all 12 faces. There are other types of dodecahedron are made up of shapes that aren’t pentagons but still have 12 faces. These are irregular dodecahedrons. A dodecahedron is one of five platonic solids.... Read More The post How to make a dodecahedron appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

Have you ever wondered how a sea is different to an ocean? The two are often used interchangeably, but they have many differences. Differences between an ocean and a sea Oceans are bigger than seas. They cover 70% of the planet and have an average depth of 3800m. Oceans are not contained by land. Seas... Read More The post What’s the difference between a sea and an ocean? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

Snowy days are great for exploring the wonders of science right outside your front door. Older kids will enjoy making a snow volcano or designing snowshoes, while younger kids love searching for animal footprints or building mini snow sculptures. If you don’t want to spend too long outside, grab a tray and bring some snow... Read More The post 10 Science Activities for a Snowy Day appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

The Earth rotates once on its axis every 24 hours. As it rotates, the sun shines on different parts of it. When the sun shines on one side of the Earth, it’s daytime and nighttime on the opposite side. The Earth is split into 24 time zones. Everyone in each time zone sets their clocks... Read More The post What are Time Zones? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

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 find out which works the best. It’s a delicious, fun, festive baking activity for the whole family! You’ll need Basic cookie... Read More The post The Great Christmas Cookie Experiment appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

Welcome to the Elf toy making workshop! Your challenge is to design and build a balancing toy. A balancing toy can stand up on a tiny stand. Use your engineering and imagination to build a snowman or elf toy that seems to balance magically! Elf Balancing STEM Toy Challenge You’ll need Wooden skewers/toothpicks or straws... Read More The post Elf Balancing Toy STEM Challenge appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

Have you ever wondered how balancing toys work? You can find out with this simple marshmallow balancing STEM challenge! It’s a great activity for learning about gravity and centre of mass. You’ll need A bottle with a lid 5 wooden skewers 4 Marshmallows A Carrot Instructions Cut a small piece of carrot and place a... Read More The post Balancing Marshmallows STEM Challenge appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more

Halloween will be here before we know it, so I’ve put together a collection of my Top 10 Science Experiments to celebrate. There’s a spooky lava lamp, creepy shadow puppets, fizzy witch and wizard potions, and even a noise making machine! Print off the list below and tick off each Halloween science activity as you... Read More The post Top 10 Science Experiments for Halloween appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids ..read more