Candle carousels date back to the 1800s and originated in Germany. They are thought to have been inspired by windmills. Early versions were very simple, but over time, they became more elaborate with ...

This paper aeroplane launcher is very easy to build and a great simple alternative to a more complex aeroplane launcher. Paper aeroplanes are one of those activities almost everyone has tried at least ...

In this science activity, you can put a balloon into a candle flame without it popping! How is that possible? It’s all about heat transfer. A balloon filled with air will pop when it gets too close to ...

The Moon doesn’t make its own light. We see it because light from the Sun reflects off the lunar surface, but why does the Moon look white? If you could actually stand on the Moon, it would look ...

Here at Science Sparks HQ, we love a bit of magic, whether it be a memory trick, slight of hand or even some science magic. These 10 easy science tricks for kids are great fun and mostly super simple.

Earth Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of climate change, deforestation and other environmental challenges facing the Earth. It has taken place on the 22nd of April each year ...

This simple science project shows you how to make a model of an eclipse to visually demonstrate what’s happening between the Sun, Earth and Moon during a solar or lunar eclipse. A solar eclipse model ...

Rockets are a great STEM challenge in any form, as the end result is usually impressive, and success is easy to measure. This simple air rocket launcher is inexpensive and very easy to create. It’s a ...

This activity is a fun twist on the traditional lemon dropping into a glass inertia demonstration. It’s a simple science trick that works well with a small chocolate egg. Place the A5 sheet of card on ...