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Animals: Carnivore, Herbivore or Omnivore?
by Abigail Read Spring is just around the corner! It’s a great time to get some fresh air, and find out more about what is living around us. All animals, whether they live in the wild, captivity or our...
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St David’s Day daffodil science
Turn your daffodils red for St David’s Day! Image courtesy Jack W Pearce (flickr CC) Happy St David’s Day! You can’t beat the cheery yellow face of the daffodils popping up all over the place – or can...
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Clucking cups, singing string and making music!
by Becky Holmes Do you like listening to music? Is it sometimes so great you just want it louder? We’re going to look at sound, vibration and amplification and how they link into the Key Stage 2...
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Human switches and musical bananas – secrets of conductivity
Creative conductivity ideas for Key stage 2 Makey-Makey kit. Image: Maplin (All Rights Reserved) Electricity can seem a bit like magic, especially to younger children. You can’t really see it, there...
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Working scientifically – Alka-Seltzer Rockets!
Using the “working scientifically” section of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, the science made simple team are going to scientifically……make an EXPLOSION! If you want to get straight to the explosion,...
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Growing towards the sun!
By Abigail Read This blogpost looks at different flowering plant and tree components and what they do, focussing on the different parts of the plant and how they are involved in plants growing. We...
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Exploring light and shadows
by Wendy Sadler Now the days are getting longer and the rain is finally coming less often (unless you live in Cardiff of course!) we like any opportunity to get outside and work in the sunshine*. This...
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Let’s do a… Volcano Experiment!
This post is brought to you by the littler members of the science made simple crew (aka Zach, 5 and Lexi,3) sharing their half term science adventures. Zach and Lexi on their walk. Photo: science made...
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Seasons – A Primary School Guide
by Abigail Read Across the UK, the sights and smells of summer have approached us! But why has it got warmer here, while in Australia, for example, it’s currently winter? This week we investigate what...
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Grow & Save
by Farhin Begum Wondering how to prise your children away from the TV and actually get them to do something a bit more fun and interactive with the family over the summer? Then start getting your...
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“I’m not a Scientist!”– Rainbow Activity 1: Balloon Splat
By Farhin Begum Hello again! I have been searching high and low for fun activities you can do outdoors. Just like my crystals blogs, this will be a 3 part series! So do keep an eye out for more to...
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‘I’m not a Scientist!’– Rainbow Activity 2: Chalk Pathway
By Farhin Begum Welcome to the second blog in this series of “I’m not a Scientist!” As we make our journey through the world of science fun and excitement, I have this activity for you that will not...
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BBC Bitesize KS2 Science
science made simple presenter Zoë spent a fun week filming with A and O Productions, and working with motion graphics experts Mint Motion to make 7 short films for the BBC Bitesize website. These...
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“I’m Not a Scientist!”– Rainbow Activity 3: Ice Cube Drawing
By Farhin Begum Hello folks! I hope everyone has had an amazing time with second series on “I’m not a Scientist” blog – rainbow edition! I have one more exciting activity for you and it’s easy to do...
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A Canadian in Cardiff
By Parker McLean All About Parker! Over the Past month and a half, I have been lucky to be an intern at science made simple right here in Cardiff. Back in Canada, I spend my days studying in the...
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Anifeiliaid: Cigysyddion, Llysysyddion neu Hollysyddion?
Ysgrifennwyd gan Abigail Read. Cyfieithwyd gan Meirin Evans. Mae pob anifail, os ydynt yn byw yn y gwyllt, mewn caethiwed neu mewn cartrefi, angen un peth… Maen nhw i gyd angen bwyta! Byddem yn edrych...
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Get creative with coding
At science made simple, we are always eager to have guest bloggers featured on our website. This blog is written by Meirin Evans, who is gaining work experience at Cardiff University’s School of...
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Codio creadigol
Yn science made simple, rydym wastad yn edrych am flogwyr o du allan i’r cwmni i ymddangos ar ein gwefan. Ysgrifennwyd y blog yma gan Meirin Evans, sy’n cyflawni profiad gwaith yn Ysgol Ffiseg a...
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Beth yw Mellt?
Mellt yn Arlington. Ffoto: Postdlf (CC-BY-SA) Ysgrifennwyd gan Wendy Sadler. Cyfieithwyd gan Meirin Evans. English version. Mae blog heddiw’n gofyn pam ydy mellt yn digwydd a gallech chi drio...
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Beth yw Taranau?
Cyfieithwyd gan Meirin Evans. English version. Taranau yw’r sŵn sy’n gysylltiedig â mellt yn ystod storm taranau. Swnio’n ddigon syml, ond pam ydy mellt yn gwneud sŵn? Mae unrhyw sŵn rydych chi’n...
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