Hello there fun scientists!  In this blog post we will be conducting a very similar experiment to the running water experiment.  The water rainbow experiment is very similar but with a fun twist that we will discover soon. You will need:   Access to water Two cups Tissue paper Colouring pens (the more colours the […] The post Water Rainbow Experiment appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

Three Magic Tricks Made Possible Through Science Magic involves putting on mind-boggling performances and creating illusions. Much of it can be achieved through the help of science. It’s a great way in which to teach your child ordinary science lessons. Magic is engaging for children of all ages so you should have little trouble getting […] The post Scientific Magic Tricks appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

You will need: Tissue paper A balloon Method:   Cut out the tissue paper into small pieces and place them on a level surface.  You can even cut them into character or even draw something on them, if you would like. Inflate your balloon and tie it shut. Gently rub the inflated balloon on your […] The post Static Energy Balloon Experiment appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

Hello there Fun Scientists!  In this blog post we are going to be looking at different parts of the brain.  We are looking 5 different lobes that are located on the human brain.  We are going to learn where they are and what they do. The Frontal Lobe This part of the brain helps you […] The post Different Parts of the Brain appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

You will need: A pint glass A cup Vegetable oil Food colouring A spoon Access to water Method: Pour the vegetable oil into the empty cup.  Fill 1/4 of the cup with the oil. Take the food colourings and put a few drops into the oil.  Use as many different colours as you’d like and […] The post Water Fireworks Science Experiment appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

You will need: A balloon A balloon pump String Drinking straw A peg Sticky tape Scissors Method: Firstly, you will need to inflate your balloon.  You can either do this by using your balloon pump or you can do this yourself, that is up to you to choose.  But make sure you do not tie […] The post Balloon Rocket appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

Attention all animators, there’s an easier method to get things moving! This is the Water Drawings experiment, a fun yet simple activity to make words and drawings “come to life” using very common household objects. To begin, let’s first go through what equipment is required: You will need: Dry-Erase Marker Water Measuring Cup Plate (suitable […] The post Water Drawings – Kids Experiment appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

Mixing liquids is usually quite straight-forward, with the multiple substances combining together due to how liquid particles work. But what happens when different densities factor in? That’s what we’re going to explore in the Layered Liquids experiment. There’s a number of different liquids you can try out for this, making it a very flexible experiment. […] The post Layered Liquids – Kids Experiment appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

Last week we learned how to make plastic out of milk – and it wasn’t easy! But this time around we’ve got a very simple experiment on how to make music out of water. This is the Water Xylophone experiment, a very fun and creative way to learn about sound using the following common household […] The post Water Xylophone – Kids Experiment appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more

It’s about time we introduced fire into a few of these experiments! Which of course means (before any red flags are raised), an adult helper will is highly recommended this time around. This is the ‘Fireproof Balloon’ experiment and only requires 3 things to work: You will need: Water A balloon A lighter of any […] The post Fireproof Balloon – Kids Experiment appeared first on Fun Science UK ..read more