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Try this fun reaction time test to see how fast you react. All you need is a ruler and a helper. Can you improve your reaction time with practice?
If you've ever made ice cream in a bag, you know that salt lowers the freezing point of water, so you might expect the salty water to melt the ice cube faster, but in our case, this didn't happen.
Design and build a DIY articulated grabber using recycled cardboard, a brilliant and super simple STEM Challenge for kids ...
Awesome Edible Experiments Build and test a candy house This mini science project is a favourite of kids everywhere. One idea is to start the activity in the supermarket to look for the best shape and ...
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!
Today is day 2 of our week of icy experiments. You can see yesterday's fun with freezing here. When we left the house yesterday to go to school, Z and S were fascinated by the frost on the car and ...
This collapsing bottle air pressure experiment is also a fun science trick! The bottle collapses without anyone pushing or pulling it. Remove the lid from the bottle. Carefully pour hot water into the ...
Build an arch bridge STEM challenge science investigation for kids at home or school. Includes a free printable worksheet.
If you're looking for the best science YouTube channels for kids, you're in the right place. The ten science channels below are inspiring, educational ...
Today's Tray a Day investigation is a fun waterproofing activity. The idea is to colour in each dinosaur and cover them with different test materials.
Get ready to shoot some hoops with a fun DIY mini basketball game made from craft sticks, cardboard, and a straw. It's a fun way to learn about energy while building a simple machine for a purpose.
Rescue a suoerhero from ice, make superhero slime, make frost and more simple Superhero science experiments for kids ...