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?

The rectangular shape also allows sheep to narrow the pupil to a very thin slit, regulating the amount of sunlight entering the eye. This is an advantage when grazing in open areas. Rectangular pupils ...

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!

Convection currents can be demonstrated in lots of fun visual ways making them a great science concept to explore. Five Easy Convenction Current Demonstrations Colour mixing convection You might have ...

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 ...

Static electricity is great for science experiments; it's easy to create, is safe and can be used in many different ways. We've used static electricity to bend water, make tissue paper jump up to a ...

Build an arch bridge STEM challenge science investigation for kids at home or school. Includes a free printable worksheet.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...