Making bubbles in Antrim Castle Gardens

Tri-String Bubble Wand × 5

Create Magical Giant Bubbles!

Celebrate summer with this 5-Wand Bundle – only £20 (was £24.95)!
While stocks last, bring the wonder of science and the joy of play to life with Scientific Sue’s Tri-String Bubble Wands– your ultimate tools for creating giant, glistening bubbles that float, twist, and dance through the air.

Why Parents & Teachers Love It

• Endless outdoor fun – Watch as huge shimmering bubbles mesmerise children and adults alike.

• STEM through play – Explore surface tension, air flow, and bubble chemistry while having fun.

• Perfect for all settings – Great for gardens, parks, science shows, school activities, parties, and sensory play sessions.

• Engaging for all ages – Simple enough for children, yet magical enough to captivate everyone.

What’s Included

• 5× Tri-String Bubble Wands (choose Yellow, Purple, or a mix!)

• Step-by-step instructions for using your wands effectively

• One of Scientific Sue’s bubble recipes using easy-to-find supermarket ingredients (bubble solution not included)

Educational Benefits

• Encourages hands-on science learning about air, forces, and surface tension.

• Builds observation and measurement skills by testing bubble size and duration.

• Introduces STEM concepts naturally through outdoor play.

• Inspires curiosity and creativity while blending learning with fun.

A STEM Twist:

How to build your trip-string wand

These wands aren’t just for fun – they’re also a great way to explore surface tension, air flow, and the chemistry of bubbles. Learn as you play!

Activity Ideas

1. Bubble Size Challenge

• Dip the string section into the bubble solution – ensure the entire string is soaked.

• Walk backwards slowly on calm days, or stand with your back to the breeze on windy days.

• Measure how long your bubbles stretch before popping using a tape measure, strides, or chalk marks.

2. Compare Bubble Recipes

Try different bubble solutions and record your results:

3. Bubble Races

Release bubbles at the same time and see whose bubble travels furthest or lasts longest.

4. STEM Storytelling

Ask children:

“Why do some bubbles burst in strong winds?”
“How does the wand ‘trap’ air to make such huge bubbles?”

Science Note

The tri-string wand works by trapping air inside a soapy film stretched between three pieces of string. The absorbed bubble mix strengthens the film, allowing it to stretch into supersized bubbles.

Top Tip:
Close the wands gently after inflating a bubble – this seals off the film and lets the bubble float away rather than collapsing. It’s like tying off a balloon, locking the air safely inside.

Live Show & Virtual Experience Links

For the full bubble science experience, explore Scientific Sue’s Science of Bubbles Show:

• Live Shows – Watch giant bubbles, colour-changing experiments, and STEM magic in person

• Virtual Experience – Perfect for schools, groups, and at-home learners

Parenting & Classroom Tips

• Use bubbles for turn-taking – set a sand timer so everyone gets a fair go.

• Combine measurement skills with fun – compare bubble length, height, and float time.

• Great for sensory regulation – calming for children who benefit from visual, slow-flowing activities.

Bubbles by the se

Sparks of imagination are at the heart of creativity!
– Scientific Sue     

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Create, test, and explore the secret science of giant bubbles.

Create Incredible Bubbles – Giant, Bouncy, and Touchable – While Exploring the Science Behind Them!

Unleash the magic of bubbles with this hands-on science kit designed by Scientific Sue. Whether you’re running a classroom experiment, entertaining a festival crowd, or having a fun-filled family afternoon, this kit includes everything you need to create huge floating bubbles, bounce smaller ones on gloves, and now – with the latest addition – explore touchable bubbles that harden in the air!

What’s Inside the Kit?

Mya demonstrates the magic of bubble science—using a special glove to bounce a bubble without it popping!

Tri-String Bubble Wand
Create enormous, shimmering bubbles that float and twist through the air.

Bubble Blower Tube
Ideal for making smaller bubbles that you can bounce on the magic gloves – perfect for testing bubble strength and timing longevity.

2 Magic Bubble Gloves
Catch and bounce your bubbles without popping them. Special gloves that let you catch and bounce bubbles without popping them – great for exploring surface tension and touch sensitivity.

100g Bubble Polymer (Xanthan Gum)
The secret ingredient to creating stretchy, long-lasting bubbles. Thickens your solution for maximum performance and reduced evaporation.

160g pH Adjuster (Baking Powder)

Sue’s grandchildren transform her garden into a snowy paradise on Christmas morning using Crazy Foaming Soap – pure festive fun and sensory delight!

Fine-tune your solution for the best bubble performance.

320ml Fairy Original Washing-Up Liquid
The gold standard of bubble bases in the UK and Ireland – tried and tested by Scientific Sue for bubble brilliance!

Tube of Touchable Bubbles
Blow bubbles that dry on the outside, letting you catch and stack them – a great way to explore evaporation and polymers!

 Kids Stuff Crazy Foaming Soap (Blue)
A mouldable, bouncy foam that adds sensory play to your bubble fun.

Science-Themed Drawstring Bag
Reusable and eye-catching, this bag safely stores your bubble kit. There are 18 vibrant science experiment-themed designs – each kit comes with a randomly selected pattern, making every kit unique!

Digital Guidance Notes
Packed with Scientific Sue’s top tips, bubble facts, and fun challenges.
Notes will be emailed to you after purchase.

Don’t have a set of measuring spoons?

Accurate measuring is key to bubble success!
Click below to add a set to your order:

Add Measuring Spoons to Your Kit

Perfect for all your fizzing, foaming, bubbling experiments — and reusable in your home lab!

Did You Know?

Abigail uses Scientific Sue’s magical bubble recipe to create a giant, rainbow-hued bubble with her tri-string wand – pure backyard science fun with Nanny!

Your Bubbleology in a Bag kit isn’t just packed with exciting items – it’s also incredibly long-lasting!

Washing-Up Liquid
Enough to make over 3 litres of high-performance bubble solution!

Bubble Polymer (Xanthan Gum)
A little goes a long way – enough to make over 60 litres of stretchy, long-lasting bubble juice!

pH Adjuster (Baking Powder)
Fine-tune up to 40 litres of bubble solution for peak performance!

Great for:

Ongoing home science sessions
Classroom use with groups
Repeating experiments with fresh vs aged solutions
Creating your own bubble formula and testing variables

The Science You’ll Discover

• Why do bubbles pop? Learn how polymers like xanthan gum create stronger walls.

• What’s the best pH for bubbles? Adjust your recipe and record your results like a real scientist.

• Why can you touch some bubbles and not others? Discover the role of evaporation and clever chemical ingredients in creating touchable bubbles.

Perfect For:

Science in action! Pupils experiencing awe and wonder during a live bubble show.

• Families looking for educational fun with a wow factor

• Teachers and STEM coordinators delivering hands-on learning

• Party hosts, entertainers, and festival performers looking for a crowd-pleaser

• Science clubs, afterschool groups, and home educators

What Makes Touchable & Bouncy Bubbles Work?

Blow gently down through the tube to form a perfect bubble — ready to bounce or catch!

1. The Bubble Sandwich!

Every bubble is a stretchy sandwich made of soap–water–soap. This delicate film traps air inside, thanks to something called surface tension. Soap weakens the water’s grip just

enough to let it stretch and flex into a bubble without bursting straight away.

To make these bubbles super strong, we add clever ingredients like xanthan gum (included in your kit!). This special powder slows down how quickly the water evaporates and makes the bubble film much more elastic — perfect for creating bubbles you can catch and bounce!

2. Keeping Bubbles Alive for Longer

Bubbles usually pop because their water disappears into the air (especially on warm or windy days). That’s why we include a pH adjuster (baking powder) and bubble-strengthening agents in our kit — they work together to slow evaporation and give you more time to play.

You’ll notice: stronger solution = longer-lasting bubbles. That’s when the real bubble tricks begin!

3. Bounce Them? Yes, You Can!

Normally, bubbles pop when they touch skin because of oils, dust, and

rough surfaces. But our magic gloves act like a soft landing pad — they protect the bubble and let you catch it, balance it, even bounce it!

The gloves reduce friction and stop anything nasty from breaking the bubble’s delicate surface. Clean, dry, and magical — they’re a bubble’s best friend!

4. What Makes Touchable Bubbles So Special?

Unlike ordinary bubbles, Touchable Bubbles are made with a pinch of polymer science! Inside each test-tube is a special bubble solution containing a safe, water-soluble plastic.

How many bubbles can you stack?

When you blow a bubble, the water in the film starts to evaporate — and here’s the clever bit: this leaves behind a super-light plastic shell that can float, hover, and even be caught and stacked without bursting!

That’s why you might see a delay before you can touch them — they need a second or two to “set” in the air. And when they do, you can blow hundreds and play with them like never before!

Use them with your magic gloves or the Wandarama stick to really show off your bubble-balancing powers!

Interested in extra tubes of Touchable Bubbles?
Extra fun for parties, gifts, or classroom use—our refill test‑tubes are ready to float, stack, and amaze!

Add Extra Touchable Bubbles Tubes

Perfect for party bags, science kits, classroom demos, or simply sharing the joy of bubble magic. Let the fun continue—grab more today!

Learn, Experiment, and Be Amazed!

This isn’t just a toy – it’s a mini science lab in a box. Challenge yourself to blow the longest bubble, bounce the most bubbles on your gloves, or stack touchable bubbles without them bursting. Record your observations, tweak your formula, and discover the wonder of science through play.

Giant fun. Real science. Endless wonder.
Unleash your child’s bubbling brilliance – and enjoy hours of indoor and outdoor bubble fun!

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Making bubbles in Antrim Castle Gardens

Bring the wonder of science and play to life with Scientific Sue’s Tri-String Bubble Wand – your ultimate tool for making giant, glistening bubbles that float, twist, and dance through the air!

Product Highlights:

• Vibrant Colours: Choose from cheerful Yellow or Purple wands – or grab both for even more bubbly fun!

• Impressive Reach: Each wand measures 52.5 cm when fully assembled – ideal for crafting spectacular supersized bubbles.

• Science in Action: Includes one of Scientific Sue’s specially formulated bubble recipes, made using easy-to-find ingredients from your local supermarket (bubble solution not included).

• Fun for All Ages: Perfect for outdoor play, science shows, school activities, birthday parties, and family days in the garden or park.

Want More Bubble Magic?

Prefer more fun in one go? Our Tri‑String Bubble Wand × 5 – Summertime Special is now just £20 (down from £24.95)!

Click here to grab the 5‑wand bundle and save →

A STEM Twist:

How to build your trip-string wand

These wands aren’t just for fun – they’re also a great way to explore surface tension, air flow, and the chemistry of bubbles. Learn as you play!

Stretch Test with the Tri-String Wand

Before you start, make sure your tri-string wand is fully soaked in bubble solution. Play with the wand to create bubbles of all sizes and get the string ready!

To measure bubble length, use a measuring tape or mark the ground using foot lengths or strides.

Test Instructions:

• Dip the string section of the wand into the bucket of bubble solution. You have to make sure the whole of the string is covered. DO NOT STIR this will tangle up the string.
• Keeping the sticks of the wand together remove the string from the bubble solution. Lift the sticks high. Open up the sticks. You will see a bubble film stretch between the strings.
• If it isn’t windy you will have to walk backwards (safely!) to catch the air in the bubble film.

To make a bubble:

On a calm day: Walk backwards to let the air fill the film – you will need to practice the speed at which you walk. Too slow and nothing will happen – Too fast the bubble film will burst

On a breezy day: Stand with your back to the wind.

The wind will inflate the bubble for you! You don’t need to move – just open the wand and let the wind do the magic. If it is too windy the pushing forces of the air molecules will burst the delicate bubble film.

1. Measure the length of your longest bubble at the point that it just pops or breaks.
2. Repeat 3 times for each solution.
3. Because wind can affect your results, should you repeat the test more than 3 times?

Bubbles by the sea

Science Note:

The large loop and gentle movement help trap air in the bubble film. The soaked string creates a stable surface that stretches into a giant bubble before breaking away.

 Top Tip: Close the Wands to Make the Bubble Fly!

When you’re ready to release your bubble, gently bring the two wands back together. This pinches the soap film and seals off the bubble, allowing it to float away instead of collapsing.

Why This Works:

• The soap film is like a stretchy curtain between the 3 lengths of string.
• If you don’t close the wands, the film stays openand the bubble won’t break off — it just pops or collapses.
• Closing the wands snaps the film shut, turning the long soap tunnel into a complete bubble.

Think of it like tying the end of a balloon — the air stays inside the bubble because you’ve sealed it off just in time.

Sparks of imagination are at the heart of creativity!
– Scientific Sue     

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• 200 ml Audran Pure Glycerin

Usual uses for glycerin

Glycerin is used in many industries, including skin care, hair care and oral hygiene .. in fact, glycerin is the third most-used ingredient in the cosmetic industry after water and fragrance!

Why?

Glycerin is widely regarded as the most effective humectant. Humectants are water-absorbing substances that help keep things moist. This property of glycerine helps retain moisture in the skin and ……. slows down the process of water evaporation in bubbles!

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Bring your dragon to life and watch it spin and soar through the air with the power of science and a little imagination!

• 15 multicoloured linking balloons

What You’ll Need:

• Hairdryer or
• Retort stand, boss, and clamp — or masking tape and a sturdy table
• Permanent markers
• Balloon Pump

1. Let’s Create:

   1. Inflate 5 balloons (start with 5 – you can add a 6th later if needed).

   2. Link the balloons together end-to-end to form a wiggly line – this is your dragon’s body!

   3. Decorate: Draw your dragon’s face on one end using marker pens. Use your own design or our fun template.

   4. Form a Ring: Join the head and tail to create a circular dragon.

   5. Set Up the Air Stream:
      – If using a retort stand, clamp the hairdryer at about a 5-degree angle to vertical.
      – If using tape, position the hairdryer on a table and tilt it slightly backward. Use books or blocks to test the angle before taping it securely in place.

   6. Power Up: Switch the hairdryer on to full blast!

   7. Take Flight: Gently hold your dragon in the airstream and let go. Watch as it hovers, spins, and dances like a real flying dragon!

   8. Adjust as Needed:
      – If it flies too high, add another balloon to increase weight.
      – If it doesn’t spin, adjust the angle of the hairdryer slightly.

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   Top Tips:

   • Use the cool setting on the hairdryer.

   • Experiment with balloon numbers and angles to see how they affect your dragon’s flight.

   • Great for exploring forces, motion, air pressure — and dragon magic!

 Sparks of imagination are at the heart of creativity!

                                                                                                – @ScientificSue

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Shipping Note:

Maximum of 4 cans per order due to postal restrictions.

Directions for Use

Make bath time magical with Kids Stuff Crazy Foaming Soap – gentle on skin, big on bubbly fun!

• Shake can well before each use.
• Point can downwards and spray a small amount into the child’s hand.
• Use at room temperature for best results.
• Rinse skin thoroughly after use.
• Wipe bottle and nozzle clean before storing in a cool, dry place.
• Store safely out of reach of children.
• Aerosol – adult supervision required.

Why Crazy Soap?

• Pliable foam that can be shaped, moulded, bounced, and sculpted

• Mild & gentle formula – pH balanced, dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic, paraben & SLES free

• Fruity fragrance in bold blue

• Turns washing and bath time into interactive, sensory fun

• Encourages reluctant hand washers to get involved

• Great for creativity and fine motor skill development

Make foam hats, beards, bubble letters, or mix colours to discover new ones (also available in white, pink, and purple)!

Sue’s Science Spin: The Science of Foaming Fun!

This colourful foam isn’t just for play – it’s bubbling with science!

What makes it foam?

Inside the can is liquefied butane gas. When released, it expands rapidly into a gas, pushing the soapy liquid through the nozzle. The gas bubbles through the soap, forming thick, stable foam.
Surfactants in the soap trap these bubbles, creating that rich, bouncy texture.

For kids:
“Inside the can is a fizzy helper (a gas!) that zooms through the soap to puff it up into fun, foamy bubbles!”

Why is it blue?

Safe colourants make bath time visually exciting – try mixing blue foam with other colours to see what happens!

How does it feel?

Squishy, light, and cool – perfect for sensory exploration. Test how long it takes to melt in warm water or how many shapes you can make before it disappears!

Activity Idea:

Spray a blob of foam onto a tray or side of the bath. Let children draw shapes, letters, or their name with a finger.
Can they use both hands? Write backwards?
This supports fine motor skills and mirror symmetry, all while having foamy fun!

Safety Information

• For external use only

• Extremely flammable – keep away from heat and flames

• Use only in well-ventilated areas

• Avoid contact with eyes, ears, mouth, face, fabrics, carpets, and furniture

• Do not spray near an open flame or electric source

• Pressurised container – do not pierce or burn

• Do not expose to temperatures above 50ºC

• Not a toy – misuse can be harmful or fatal

• Discontinue use if irritation occurs

• Always store out of reach of children between uses

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When you just can’t get enough of gooey, slimey fun, use Gelli Baff to turn bath time into more play time!

Children Playing with Gelli Baff

Simply add the powder to your ordinary bath water and watch it become a pool of fun! GelliBaff is completely free of harmful chemicals which means it’s stain-free, easy clean and safe for your skin, your bath, your drain and the environment.

Description:

Have endless hours of bath time fun with the Green Gelli Baff! This super-cool set made by Zimpli Kids is great for kids who love playing with slime and creating their own slimy world. Set up in seconds, just add water to magically make ooze! Having a slime-tastic time has never been so easy with this easy clean, stain free and drain safe set, ideal for anyone who is doing the cleaning up after. 100% safe goo fun, suitable for children 3 years and over.

Features:

• 12 x 50g Green Gelli Baff powder
• 12 x 50g Dissolver Powder Salts
• Make Your Own Ooze
• 100% Safe Bath time Fun
• No harmful chemicals and kind on the skin
• Environmentally friendly

1 x 50g bag makes up tp 12 litres of Gelli/Goo

Use 1 x 50g bag with 4 Litres of water, mix and stand for 30 minutes to create Gelli modelling slush! Use it to build shapes, characters or even Gelli-castles!

Box and leaflet are fully recyclable in standard paper recycling and the Gelli Baff powder is certified biodegradable!

Great for Sensory Development!

• Creative Development
Provide open-ended opportunities where the process is more important than the product – how children use the materials in our products is more important than what is made from them. Using creative thinking skills and expressing creativity are important self-esteem builders.

Outdoor Gelli Play

• Social & Emotional Development
Children will learn to co-operate and have the opportunity to work as a team together around a sensory table, giving them the opportunity to express themselves and to feel good about their decision-making skills.• Cognitive Development
Changing the colour of water, making water turn into goo and slime, and moulding your own shapes will help children see and understand that if you add ‘this’ to ‘that’, it will make something new and unique.​• Physical Development
Children reinforce and practice their small motor skills while pouring, measuring, stirring and manipulating the materials. They learn to control and give their bodies directions to  accomplish tasks as they explore.

Ooze baff is the focus of our Science It! Activity the EVANESCO SPELL

Watch this video to see Scientific Sue perform this spell for the Northern Ireland Science Festival 2021

Click on this link above for the full version of this and other spells: Potions and Explosions Spell Book 

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Super Bouncing Bubble Kit – A Magical Science iT! Activity from Science2Life

Special Appearance:
Lucy Carrol, age 7, helps out at Scientific Sue’s dazzling Science of Bubbles show during Science Week Ireland at the Institute of Technology, Sligo.
(Photo by James Connolly, 12NOV17)

Make Science Bounce—Literally!
Discover the awe and wonder of hands-on science with our Super Bouncing Bubble Kit. Specially designed for young scientists and bubble lovers, this STEM-inspired kit turns everyday play into an exciting scientific adventure.

What’s Inside the Kit?

Everything you need to start your bouncing bubble experiments right away:

• 50ml Super Bouncing Bubble Solution

  

  Boy holding a bubble

• 2 Magic Gloves (so you can catch and bounce bubbles)

• 1 Bubble Blower

• 1 30ml Mixing Cup

• Step-by-step Instructions

How to Make Bouncing Bubbles:

1. Open the bubble solution and carefully remove the seal.

2. Pour the bubble solution into the small plastic cup.

3. Slip on your magic glove.

4. Dip the wide end of the bubble blower into the solution.

5. Gently blow a large, tennis-ball-sized bubble – with the blower pointing downwards.

6. Raise your hand.

7. Flick the bubble into the air and catch it with your gloved hand.

8. Can you make it bounce? Try again and again!

9. Now bounce it from hand to hand – You are officially a Bubble Juggler!

Let’s Investigate:

Encourage scientific thinking with these bubble-based challenges:

• How many times can your bubble bounce before it pops?

• Does bubble size affect bounceability?

• What happens if you blow harder or softer?

• Can you bounce a bubble on wool, cotton, or rubber gloves?

• Which surface works best for bouncing?

Perfect for solo play or family fun, this activity builds skills in observation, prediction, and experimentation—all while having a blast!

Perfect For:

• STEM experiments at home or in the classroom

  

  Blowing bubbles

• Birthday party activities

• Christmas stocking fillers

• Science fairs and festival workshops

• Curious minds aged 5+

Educational Benefits:

Science2Life’s Science iT! Activities are developed by real educators to promote:

• Early engagement with science and engineering concepts

• Critical thinking, creativity, and logic through play

• Lifelong curiosity and a love for learning

These STEAM activities transform toys, tools, and household items into powerful learning opportunities—making science accessible, fun, and unforgettable!

Safety First!

Recommended: Young children should wear safety goggles when playing with bubble solution to prevent soap splashes in their eyes.

If a bubble bursts in the eye:

• Rinse immediately with lukewarm water using a clean jug or shower stream.

• Young children may be wrapped in a towel for comfort during rinsing.

Warning: Bubble solution may cause slippery surfaces. Clean up spills right away to prevent accidents.

Linked to the Curriculum

All Science2Life kits are aligned with key STEAM learning goals and are perfect for:

• Supporting school topics like forces, surface tension, and states of matter

• Introducing key scientific practices such as hypothesis testing and recording results

• Being scaled up for classroom workshops, festivals, or science birthday parties

Explore More Science iT! Activities:

Science2Life offers a full range of hands-on kits including:

• The Magical EVANESCO Spell

• The Magical AMORTENTIA Spell

• Make Your Own Fossil Kit

• Colour-Changing Bracelet Kit

• Pneumatic Monsters

• Creative Circuits

• The Magical Wandarama

• Gone Fishing

• The Jitter Bug

Each one can be scaled up into a workshop programme. Want to know more? Get in touch!

Email: ScientificSue@science2life.com
Call or WhatsApp: +44 7970 884728
Visit our website

Join Scientific Sue on a Bubble-Filled Adventure!

Using a tub of bubbly magic, a bubble blower, and special gloves, Scientific Sue brings the science of bubbles to life! This amazing kit delivers fun, learning, and laughter—perfect for budding scientists and bubble chasers alike.

Curriculum Links: Super Bouncing Bubble Kit

Suitable for: Key Stage 1 & 2 (England, Northern Ireland) / Primary Levels (Republic of Ireland)
Curricular Areas: Science | Mathematics | The Arts | Literacy | STEM

SCIENCE

England: Primary Science (KS1 & KS2)

• Working Scientifically

  • Asking simple questions and recognising they can be answered in different ways

  • Observing closely, using simple equipment

  • Performing simple tests and using results to draw conclusions

• Everyday Materials / States of Matter

  • Identifying and comparing the suitability of materials

  • Observing materials change (liquid film stretching, popping)

  • Exploring bubbles as a gas trapped in a liquid

• Forces and Magnets (KS2)

  • Understanding how pushes and pulls affect motion

  • Investigating how forces act on objects (bubbles bouncing and falling)

Northern Ireland: The World Around Us (KS1 & KS2)

• Interdependence / Movement and Energy / Materials

  • Exploring how materials behave in different conditions

  • Investigating forces in action (bouncing, gravity, motion)

  • Developing skills in observing, predicting, and recording

Republic of Ireland: SESE – Science

• Energy and Forces

  • Exploring the effects of different forces on objects

  • Recognising how air (a gas) can exert a force

• Materials

  • Investigating how different materials interact (bubble vs glove surface)

  • Exploring the properties of liquids and gases

• Working Scientifically

  • Questioning, observing, predicting, investigating, recording and evaluating

MATHEMATICS

England/Northern Ireland: Mathematics (KS1 & KS2)

• Measurement

  • Using standard units to measure liquid volumes

  • Comparing and ordering measurements (e.g. bubble sizes)

• Statistics

  • Collecting and recording results

  • Creating simple tables or charts of bounce counts

Republic of Ireland: Mathematics

• Measure

  • Estimating, measuring, and comparing capacities

• Data

  • Recording data using tables or graphs

  • Interpreting results from bubble experiments

THE ARTS

England/Northern Ireland/ROI

• Visual Arts / Design & Technology / Expressive Arts

  • Appreciating the aesthetic qualities of bubbles

  • Encouraging creativity in test design and decoration of equipment

  • Using colour and texture in glove choice or themed experiments

LANGUAGE & LITERACY

• Oral Language & Communication

  • Encouraging students to describe what they see and explain their ideas

  • Developing scientific vocabulary (e.g. surface tension, predict, solution)

  • Sharing findings through presentations or discussions

• Reading and Writing

  • Following written instructions

  • Writing up results, predictions, and observations

STEM / STEAM Outcomes

• Hands-on inquiry that supports scientific thinking and problem-solving

• Cross-curricular learning with real-world application of science concepts

• Encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration through open-ended investigation

• Provides a platform for collaborative learning and communication

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Our Safari Bubble Blowers are a Fantastic Science Gift

There are 5 safari bubble blowers and these animals need to get bubble food frequently. Fill the bubble liquid into the tray and dip the bubble ring into the liquid. After taking it out again squeeze the safari animal to get them to blow small bubbles. This is their way of saying thank you for feeding them.

Pustefix means soap bubbles in German and these Pustefix bubbles are hands down the best on the market. Pustefix got its start after World War II, when the company’s namesake, Rolf Hein, a chemist and entrepreneur, experimented with soap-bubble mixtures until he hit upon the perfect solution. That blend, still used today, is non-toxic and bio-degradable – and results in gorgeous streams of shimmering, long-lasting bubbles.

These wonderful safari bubble blowers are used in our Science of Bubbles Show.

Warning!: Not suitable for children under 36 months – Contains small parts.

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Measurements marked up in 0.5 ml increments in these graduated pipettes.

Ideal for measuring small amounts of liquid.

• Disposable plastic transfer pipettes, 3 ml graduated
• 15.5 cm in length
• Soft, pliable and easy to use

Using a pipette can help chidden develop fine motor skills.

Scientific Sue cuts the end of the bulb off and then uses the pipettes in her Bouncing Bubble Workshop!

Some uses of pipettes for your young ones:

1. Dripping coloured water onto absorbent paper
2. Adding vinegar to baking soda
3. Transferring coloured liquids from one container to another, say a jar to a paint palette for mixing of colours – this takes lots of concentration!
4. Adding colours to a bowl of shaving or bath foam.
5. Watering seeds or plants.
6. Colour play – start with 2 colours. how many colours can be made? then add a third colour etc.

Plastic transfer pipettes are used to transfer liquids or oils safely into any containers without contact. This makes them ideal for transferring small amounts of  liquids such as water and oils for any science or art project. They are also great for decorating cakes!

Oil and Water Experiment

Nuts and Bolts:

• Oil (baby oil is good)
• Water
• Food colouring
• Pipettes
• Cups/bowls
• Clear bowl or dish

Secrets for Success:

1. 3/4 fill you bowl with oil.
2. decide on the number of colours you are going to use then collect that number of cups  – using one for each colour that you want to make.
3. Using a separate pipette for each colour, squirt the different colours into the bowl of oil.
4. What happens?

Science in a Nutshell

The water and oil do not mix. Instead, weird effects are observed!

• Oil is less dense than water.
• Water is a polar liquid – meaning there is a separation of charges on the water molecules so that one end is positive and the other end is negative. These charges allow water molecules to bond together.
• Oil is a non-polar liquid.
• Salt and sugar dissolve and mix in water because they too have polar molecules. They are able to bond with the water molecules.
• However, non-polar molecules only mix with other non-polar molecules.

When we try to mix oil and water the water molecules stick toother, and the oil molecules stick together, then along with the fact that oil is less dense than water you will see that eventually the oil and water separate to form two layers. The water molecules pack closer together, so they sink to the bottom leaving the oil floating on top of the water.

When you mix your oil and water designs they will appear to stay mixed for a short time, we call this and emulsion. However, this doesn’t last long. If you look again after a minute or so, you will see the water and oil will have separated again. What colour is you water now?

Can you separate out the colours? Check out the science of  chromatography!

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