Magnets are always fun when used in science experiments and demonstrations. They are fairly inexpensive to buy and can be ...

Enzymes are biological catalysts. In simple terms, they speed up chemical reactions. Living organisms have chemical reactions ...

My science experiment fortune teller is a fun way to make science fun at home. Fold the fortune teller, play with a friend and then start experimenting. The activities are designed to be easy to carry ...

Beat the heat or embrace the cold with my collection of cool ice cube experiments. From exciting colour changes to gravity defying tricks and icy engineering challenges, get ready for some ...

A school gardening club is a great way to get kids outside while learning about plants and nature. There's nothing better than picking fruit or vegetables you've grown yourself, and the experience is ...

You've probably seen or experienced most of these common science phenomena before, but you may not have thought about why they happen. From sticking a magnet onto your fridge to colourful lights in ...

The spring equinox marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The balance of daylight shifts, marking the start of warmer, longer days. In the Southern Hemisphere, it marks ...

This activity uses Skittles to demonstrate radioactive decay. The rate of decay depends on the isotope of the element and is referred to as the half-life. Radioactive decay is a random process. To ...

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. Air is made up of several different gases.

Extreme weather is a weather event that is unexpected and significantly different from normal weather patterns. Weather around the world is naturally variable, but extreme events are becoming more ...

Have you ever wondered how a sea is different to an ocean? The two are often used interchangeably, but they have many differences. Oceans are bigger than seas. They cover 70% of the planet and have an ...

If you're looking for easy and exciting educational science activities to keep your kids engaged, you're in the right place. Science Sparks is bursting with fun and free science experiments, but with ...