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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 [...]
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 Water Reservoir
Tweet Explore the concept of groundwater. You can find out what it is by making your own with this project. We used the bottom of a terrarium, but any clear plastic container will work well. You Will Need: Large clear plastic container Pebbles, Sand, Soil Dead leaves or dry grass Water spray bottle Instructions: [...]
Watery Wonders
Tweet A couple of exciting experiments where scientific principles lead to magical results. They are simple, fun, and teach your children all about the wonders of liquids. 1. Water Lasso You will need: a bowl water string washing up liquid a matchstick or dowel Instructions Fill a bowl with water. Knot a piece of [...]
Leafy Chocolate
Tweet A fun way to investigate how temperature can affect solids, with a bonus: you can eat the results – yum! A particularly good one for younger children who are beginning to find out about materials and changes of state. You will need: Kettle or hob Bowl Oven glove or pot holder Saucepan Chocolate Rose [...]
Building With Mud
Tweet Following on from Mud Pie Science… (check it out on these pages) You will need: • Dirt samples from Mud Pie Science • Plastic ice cube tray • Plastic jug for water • Old plastic bowls and spoons Instructions Allow your children to mix each dirt sample with water to make mud. [...]
Mud Pie Science
Tweet This investigation will help children learn about the properties of different substances. Specifically: what is dirt made of? You will need: • Toy shovels or old spoons • Zip-close plastic bags and labelling materials • Old plastic bowls • Science tray – or whatever you have • Sheets of white paper and half sheets [...]
Fantastic Fossils
Tweet Fossils are the remains, impressions or traces of ancient animals or plants, which have been preserved in the earth’s crust for thousands of years. For a bit of fun, why not make your own ‘fossils’ of treasures you find at the beach or in your garden? You Will Need: • 115g cup of flour [...]
Global Greenhouse Games
Tweet A simple but effective experiment which replicates a global-scale effect on the table top and helps to explain an important aspect of atmospheric science. You will need: • A tall plastic fizzy drinks bottle • Glass jar small enough to fit inside the bottle • Scissors • Thermometer Instructions 1. Use the scissors to [...]