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chromatography experiment with coloured dots of ink on a piece of paper inside a cup of water

Water and ink experiment

This simple science experiment is fascinating

building blocks casting a shadow

Drawing shadow shapes

Get creative with shadows

a running tap

Science experiment with water

Try this cool experiment and learn about the forces of nature

childs hands playing with orange playdough

Make your own playdough

Make your own playdough for hours of fun at home

Skittles experiment with water

Skittles experiment

Create a beautiful science experiment with Skittles

Two balloon hearts, one red, one white

How the lungs work

Combine science and physical activity with the Lung Experiment.

children dressed up as witches by a saucepan

Making potions at home

Use your imagination and learn some new vocabulary with Potions Laboratory

cloud and raindrops shaped from playdough

Making rain experiment

Support understanding of the world by Making Rain

Floating minion toy on water

Float or sink experiment

What do you think, will it float or sink?

Hands pulling apart purple slime

Making cornflour slime

Have some oozy fun with cornflour slime