Science Experiments for Kids

Are you ready to brew up some bubbly science this Halloween? Our spooky lava lamps are a fun alternative to a traditional pumpkin and a fantastic way for kids to learn about density and chemical reactions! Using just water, oil, food colouring, and an Alka-Seltzer (or effervescent vitamin tablet), you can create a science activity kids will remember for a long time!

Can you extinguish a flame without touching it? This fun classic science activity is always a crowd pleaser. Carbon dioxide is heavier than air, so when it’s released near a candle, it replaces the air (which contains the oxygen needed for fire to burn) and puts out the flames!

WARNING – This activity involves fire and should be supervised or performed by a...

Have you ever wondered why fizzy drinks make you burp? Read on to find out and try a science activity to demonstrate!

Fizzy drinks are fizzy because they have carbon dioxide gas pumped into them under high pressure. If you have a

A shooting star isn’t really a star, it’s usually a small piece of rock or dust burning up as it hits the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed. As the rock moves through the atmosphere it heats up and glows.

Is a Shooting Star a Meteor?

Yes, astronomers call shooting stars meteors. They mostly burn up in the atmosphere and don’t reach the ground, bu...

Insects may be small, but they play a vital role in animal survival and in keeping our planet healthy. Insects pollinate plants, provide food and help break down waste. Without them, food chains and ecosystems would break down. Building an insect hotel is a great way to support local biodiversity, especially in towns or areas without many natural habitats for insects.

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