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Simple Water Filter
Tweet An Experiment To See How Different Simple Filters Work Filtered water is an important part of everyday life. Humans need to drink water to survive, and clean water allows them to drink healthy water that promotes well being. But filtering this water takes work! This hands-on science activity for kids will show your [...]
Watch TV…upside down on a piece of paper!
Tweet You can make an image with your magnifying glass of almost anything: a window with the sun shining through it, a tree outside in the garden, or even the dog in your neighbour’s garden. However, these are rather boring things to look at, especially when your home or school contains something much more entertaining. [...]
Steel Wool Combustion!
Tweet In this experiment we will make fire from a battery and steel wool. We will demonstrate how to use electricity to make heat and sparks. Then harness the sparks to create a fire. The project is easy and definitely fun to see, and is best tried outside in a sheltered spot with adult supervision. [...]
Dynamic Darts
Tweet A good one for under 5’s (and upwards…) There is a lot of aerodynamics in throwing the javelin… Needless to say, we cannot throw javelins with 4yr olds so try making these little shooters instead. You will need (per shooter): A straw Glue A rectangular piece of paper approx 2-3cm wide (enough to [...]
Tornado – Zooka!
Tweet Toy manufacturers sell air blasters that send bursts of air whizzing across the room. In this science experiment we are going to build our own homemade ‘Airzooka’. This is a larger scale project suitable for all age groups with adult help needed in the construction. You will need: Plastic Dustbin or 5 [...]
Racing Lolly Sticks
Tweet How do you make a lolly stick race across water? Would you believe me if I told you all you needed was a drop of washing up liquid? You will need: Water and a large container – we used our water table, but you could even do it in the bath. Washing up liquid [...]
Spooky Lava Lamps
Tweet Lava lamps are easy to make, but really impressive for children to watch. You will need: A clear plastic bottle or jar A bottle of vegetable oil Water Alka Seltzer or a fizzy vitamin tablet (raspberry is best!) Food colouring (a spooky colour if you’re using Alka Seltzer or you can just use plain [...]
Rice Krispies and Eggs!
Tweet More Egg Drop Science In this really cool science experiment we will build another device that will allow an egg to survive the impact of dropping from various heights. You will need Five small Ziplock Plastic Bags One large Ziplock Plastic Bag An Egg A Box or Two of Rice Krispie Cereal [...]
Cool Hand Fluke?
Tweet …or How You Can Be Tricked By Your Own Nervous System You will need: 3 bowls the same size, big enough to fit your hand in with your hand spread out. hot water, but not scalding cold water (iced if ice is available) lukewarm water Instructions Fill the 3 bowls each a different [...]
Make a Compass
Tweet You can make your own simple compass using household items. You will need: Sewing Needle Bar Magnet Thin piece of cork or wine cork Water Non metallic bowl Instructions: First, magnetize a needle by stroking a bar magnet several times from the needle’s eye to its tip. Don’t rub the magnet back [...]