You've probably never sat down and thought about what soil is actually made of, but it's a lot more than just mud and dirt.

Are you ready for the solar eclipse on the 12th August? The last eclipse in the UK like this was back in 1999 and really doesn’t feel like it was 27 years ago! This Wednesday, a total solar eclipse ...

Get ready to unleash your inner scientist with my HUGE collection of science experiments and investigations for home and school. Most activities use inexpensive materials you probably already have ...

These Key Stage 2 science experiments are great for school or home and perfect to sit alongside science in the classroom for Key Stage 2 in the UK or for children aged between around 7-11 who love ...

Digestion is the process by which large, insoluble molecules of food are broken down into smaller, soluble molecules that the body can use. Digestion starts in the mouth, where food is broken into ...

Stick Man by Julia Donaldson is one of my favourite children’s books. I think partly because it reminds me of Autumn and Christmas, which are my favourite times of the year. Stick Man has inspired a ...

Football fans and future scientists will love my collection of hands-on football themed science experiments and sporty STEM Challenges. Whether you’re a teacher looking for engaging classroom ...

Physics is key to understanding the world around us. While some aspects may seem tricky to understand, many fundamental physics concepts can be broken down into simple concepts, some of which can be ...

Yeast is a living single celled organism commonly used in baking. Yeast is a type of leavener ( baking soda and baking powder can also be used as leavening agents). Yeast converts sugar and starch ( ...

This simple science demonstration uses only a few basic materials but demonstrates several scientific concepts and looks super impressive. Showing children the end result first is a great way to get ...

Have you ever wondered why penguins don’t freeze to death? Penguins have to cope with an immensely harsh environment with extremely cold temperatures and added wind chill. Animals that live in cold ...