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 ...

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!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

There are lots of great air pressure demonstrations around, but a leaky water bottle is one of the simplest. It looks impressive and costs almost nothing.

How to make an unbreakable egg You'll need an egg cling film Instructions Wrap the egg in cling film, place it in your palm and close your hand around it so your fingers are completely wrapped around ...

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.

Fun experiment for children to investigate which solids dissolve in water and the science behind it. Test salt, sugar, sand and more.