Bring Science2Life at home or in the classroom with this bright, child-friendly test tube

Mix, measure and explore — real science play with child-friendly test tubes and droppers.

set, designed to turn everyday curiosity into real scientific exploration.

Turn Your Kitchen into a Mini Science Lab!

Ready to become a home scientist?

This fun Junior Lab Test Tube Set lets curious kids explore colourful chemistry, fizzing reactions, and exciting discoveries using simple ingredients from around the house.

Inspired by the hands-on demonstrations used in Scientific Sue’s live science shows, this set gives young experimenters the tools they need to mix, observe, and investigate like real scientists.

Perfect for curious minds who love asking
“What will happen if…?”

Includes a Free Experiment Activity Sheet

When you purchase this Junior Lab Test Tube Set, you’ll receive a free downloadable experiment sheet by email, created by Scientific Sue.

The activity sheet includes easy science experiments using simple kitchen ingredients, helping children explore fizzing reactions, colourful chemistry, and fascinating liquid experiments.

Each activity encourages children to:

• Predict what might happen
• Observe the reaction carefully
• Record their discoveries like real scientists

It’s a fun way to extend the play and turn your test tubes into a real home science laboratory.

What’s Inside the Set

This child-friendly science kit includes everything needed to start experimenting:

• Test tubes for mixing and observing reactions
• A sturdy test tube stand
• Pipette dropper for measuring liquids
• Measuring scoop
• Stirring stick

The equipment is designed for small hands and big discoveries!

Experiments You Can Try

Using everyday household ingredients, children can explore exciting science investigations such as:

Fizzing Reactions
Mix baking soda and vinegar to create bubbling chemical reactions.

Colour Mixing Chemistry
Add food colouring to create vibrant liquid layers.

Oil and Water Investigation
Discover why some liquids mix and others don’t.

Density Discoveries
Layer liquids and watch them form colourful science towers.

These simple experiments encourage children to observe, predict, and investigate like real scientists.

What Children Will Learn

While having fun experimenting, children also develop important STEM skills:

• Scientific curiosity
• Observation and prediction
• Measuring and mixing
• Understanding reactions and liquids
• Problem-solving and investigation skills

It’s a wonderful way to introduce real science thinking through play.

Perfect For

Curious kids who love experimenting
Family science time at home
Mini scientists aged approx. 6+
STEM learning through play
Gifts for budding inventors

Safety First

Always carry out experiments with adult supervision and use simple household ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, water, and food colouring.

Add this Junior Lab Test Tube Set to your science kit and start experimenting today — all you need is curiosity and a few simple kitchen ingredients to bring Science2Life!

Bring Science2Life!

With just a few simple ingredients and a sense of curiosity, children can transform their kitchen into a mini laboratory full of fizzing reactions, colourful chemistry, and exciting discoveries.

Put on your explorer hat and get ready to experiment, discover, and bring Science2Life!

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Bring Science2Life at home or in the classroom with this bright, child-friendly test tube

Mix, measure and explore — real science play with child-friendly test tubes and droppers.

set, designed to turn everyday curiosity into real scientific exploration.

Turn Your Kitchen into a Mini Science Lab!

Ready to become a home scientist?

This fun Junior Lab Test Tube Set lets curious kids explore colourful chemistry, fizzing reactions, and exciting discoveries using simple ingredients from around the house.

Inspired by the hands-on demonstrations used in Scientific Sue’s live science shows, this set gives young experimenters the tools they need to mix, observe, and investigate like real scientists.

Perfect for curious minds who love asking
“What will happen if…?”

Includes a Free Experiment Activity Sheet

When you purchase this Junior Lab Test Tube Set, you’ll receive a free downloadable experiment sheet by email, created by Scientific Sue.

The activity sheet includes easy science experiments using simple kitchen ingredients, helping children explore fizzing reactions, colourful chemistry, and fascinating liquid experiments.

Each activity encourages children to:

• Predict what might happen
• Observe the reaction carefully
• Record their discoveries like real scientists

It’s a fun way to extend the play and turn your test tubes into a real home science laboratory.

What’s Inside the Set

This child-friendly science kit includes everything needed to start experimenting:

• Test tubes for mixing and observing reactions
• A sturdy test tube stand
• Pipette dropper for measuring liquids
• Measuring scoop
• Stirring stick

The equipment is designed for small hands and big discoveries!

Experiments You Can Try

Using everyday household ingredients, children can explore exciting science investigations such as:

Fizzing Reactions
Mix baking soda and vinegar to create bubbling chemical reactions.

Colour Mixing Chemistry
Add food colouring to create vibrant liquid layers.

Oil and Water Investigation
Discover why some liquids mix and others don’t.

Density Discoveries
Layer liquids and watch them form colourful science towers.

These simple experiments encourage children to observe, predict, and investigate like real scientists.

What Children Will Learn

While having fun experimenting, children also develop important STEM skills:

• Scientific curiosity
• Observation and prediction
• Measuring and mixing
• Understanding reactions and liquids
• Problem-solving and investigation skills

It’s a wonderful way to introduce real science thinking through play.

Perfect For

Curious kids who love experimenting
Family science time at home
Mini scientists aged approx. 6+
STEM learning through play
Gifts for budding inventors

Safety First

Always carry out experiments with adult supervision and use simple household ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, water, and food colouring.

Add this Junior Lab Test Tube Set to your science kit and start experimenting today — all you need is curiosity and a few simple kitchen ingredients to bring Science2Life!

Bring Science2Life!

With just a few simple ingredients and a sense of curiosity, children can transform their kitchen into a mini laboratory full of fizzing reactions, colourful chemistry, and exciting discoveries.

Put on your explorer hat and get ready to experiment, discover, and bring Science2Life!

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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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Unleash your inner scientist! This set of 10 durable, hand-held magnifying glasses is perfect for young explorers, budding scientists, and curious minds. Each plastic magnifier offers 5× magnification—ideal for studying insects, plants, rocks, or reading fine print.

These brightly coloured tools (random selection of colours in each set) are fantastic for outdoor discovery, classroom STEM experiments, party bags, treasure hunts, and nature walks.

Perfect for:

• Science experiments at home or school

• Nature trails and bug hunting

• Kids’ party bags and activity packs

• Classroom sets or group activities

Lightweight, safe, and easy for small hands to hold
5× magnification
10 bright, colourful magnifiers per pack
Random colours – each set is a surprise!

Magnifying Flowers

 Mini Explorer Challenge!

Use your magnifying glass to explore the world around you! Complete the fun tasks below and become a true nature detective.

Your Explorer Tasks

• Find and draw 3 different leaves. Can you spot the veins?
• Look closely at a flower. What colours and shapes do you see?
• Spot a bug or insect. Draw it and describe what it’s doing.
• Examine a rock or pebble. What patterns or textures can you find?
• Use your magnifier to read tiny writing on a label or book.
• Look at your own fingerprints – what do they remind you of?

Explorer Sketch Zone

Can you draw what you see?

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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Unleash the Jitterbug! A thrilling engineering activity using electric excitement with off-centre cam magic!

Science2Life’s Science iT! Activities takes everyday life objects, toys and knick-knacks and turns them into fun, innovative science projects.

In this activity Scientific Sue uses a simple circuit with a motor and off-centred mass to turn a pot into a Jitterbug! In fact the vibrating circuit could be attached to a range of items. What would you like to see vibrate across the floor?

This activity allows your children to learn to build electrical circuits in a unique, engaging, fun and achievable way!

We supply the items required to bring your bug creation to life. Hear it buzz and watch it skitter across the table or floor.

With a little more ingenuity  you can turn this Jitterbug into a Drawbot! Just add felt tipped pens as legs and turn your design into a drawing machine. Switch on the motor and watch your creation come to life to wiggle and vibrate across the page. The Drawbot Click on this link to see it in action!

Contents:

• 350 ml pot with lid x 30
• Battery holder with wires and switch x 30
• AA Battery x 30
• Motor tag connectors x 60
• 5 V motor x 30
• Off-centre Cam x 30
• Motor clip x 30
• Sticky glue dots x 300
• Lolly pop sticks x 100
• Wiggly eyes x 60
• Bag of craft materials
• Teaching notes

What you need:

What will your creation look like?

Art materials to turn your machine into the most unique bug!

This kit makes use of a rapidly spinning off-centre mass to cause movement.

In these images the circuit is placed on top the lid – the lid is then connected to the item you wish to turn into a jitterbug.

Our bug with the battery and motor inside the pot.

The Jitterbug!

Click on the link above to see my creation in action! The art materials are not included –  our creations  are just intended to show you how easily the vibrating lid or pot can be modified.

The circuit can be placed on to of the lid or pot or inside the pot – If inside the pot you will find there is more scope for decorating your vibrating creature.

If the motor mount is on top pipe cleaners and other items can be added to the yellow cam to creating a spinning nose or tail!

Jitterbug_Teacher_Curriculum_Sheet – Click here to view the full curriculum links for Ireland, Northern Ireland, England & Wales.

Curriculum Links:

• construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts, including battery, wires, switch and motor.
• recognise that a switch opens and closes a circuit and associate this with whether the motor spins or not.
• develop and design an innovative, functional and appealing product that is fit for purpose.

Science2Life’s Science iT! activities and programmes

Children love to be engaged in learning, especially through interactive projects that they can really get involved and be hands on with.

Science2Life’s Science iT! activities and programmes are part of our STEAM Academy. The activities use everyday life objects, toys and knick-knacks and turns them into fun, innovative, hands-on experiences designed to encourage children to:

• discover the amazing world of science and engineering
• to perform engaging activities that show how science and engineering is at work in their everyday lives
• to foster a lifelong love of science and engineering
• to give a basic grounding in scientific concepts and scientific thinking
• to increase children’s motivation to learn and
• enhance their perception, creativity and logic.

Hands-on learning is learning by doing.

Children involved in our ‘Science iT!’ activities and programmes are introduced to various STEAM learning methods and activities. Our creative programmes involve learning activities that require active thinking and experimenting to find out how things work. We all know how curious children are about the world around them and how they love using the word ‘why?’

The aim of our activities is to provide optimal learning opportunities that strategically help children grasp mathematics, engineering and science concepts.

The inclusion of the arts component into STEM makes it more fun to learn, and more approachable to children.

Art education allows children to learn things in a more open-ended way and make them applicable to real life.

Links to the curriculum

All of Science2Life activities can be used to entertain children – however they have been created with the curriculum in mind, so are perfect activities to generate mesmerizing examples of the topics they can be used to explore.

All of our Science iT! activities can up scaled-up to be used in workshops within the classroom, for festival and birthday celebrations, which provide opportunities for children to collaborate on initiatives, explorations and creations.

The idea behind our Science iT! activities is to ignite children’s natural innate curiosity about the world around them (and the items in it) and to channel their enthusiasm for scientific discovery as early as possible.

Currently Science2Life have the following Science iT! activities:

1. The Magical EVANESCO Spell
2. The Magical AMORTENTIA Spell
3. The Super Bouncing Bubble Kit
4. Make your own Fossil Kit
5. Colour Changing Bracelet Kit
6. Pneumatic Monsters Activity
7. Creative Circuits
8. The Magical Wandarama
9. Gone Fishing
10. The Jitter Bug

All of the above can be upscaled to become workshops. Interested? Give us a call!

Scientificsue@science2life.com

+447970884728

Note: All of Science2Life’s STEAM ACADEMY shows and workshops are designed to not only motivate and fire the spirit of discovery within your children but also ignite curiosity in their minds.

For more information on our shows visit our website: https://www.science2life.com

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

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• Hands-on educational project

• Online support for setting up and delivering the programme

• Virtual workshop given by Scientific Sue

Want Scientific Sue to run this session in your school, for your event or even to create a bespoke session for you? That can be arranged too!

Although we have called this activity ‘Pneumatic Mini-Beasts‘ your children can use the contents to make any toy which uses the inflated balloon to open or move it. This creative activity helps to develop children’s understanding of control through investigating simple pneumatic systems and designing and making a model of a toy that has moving parts controlled by moving air – pneumatics.

Enough material to make 30 models

• Balloon pump
• Balloons x 40
• Paper plates x 60
• Double sided stickers/sticky dots x 250
  

  Is this a friendly spider?

• Pipe cleaners x 300
• Plastic tubing x 30
• Ping pong balls x 60
• Wiggly eyes x 60
• Wire ties x 40
• Plastic ‘throat’ rings x 30
• Rocket balloon
• Pneumatic Monsters Art Kit:
• 30 Creature Design Sheets with Name Cards
• 30 Boolmarks
• 30 Mini-Beast (Monster) Profile Cards
• Teaching notes

The children create a toy which can be opened using air moving out of an inflated balloon.

Extra balloon pumps can be order by clicking this link.

Teaching notes included

This creative activity can also be used to investigate camouflage as an adaptation and why it helps organisms to survive. The activity can reinforce the usefulness of being able to ‘hide’ in an environment in a fun way – and which child doesn’t like playing hide-and-seek?!

Engage your children in an exciting hands-on activity by introducing them to a simple pneumatic toy project. This delightful creation, powered by the inflation of a balloon, offers an excellent opportunity for students to explore basic principles of air pressure while unleashing their creativity.

In this project, children construct a charming creepy crawly toy with a unique twist—the toy’s mouth is animated by the inflation of a balloon. This dynamic feature adds an element of surprise and fosters curiosity among students. Not only does it serve as an entertaining toy, but it also provides an interactive platform for learning about pneumatic systems.

Encourage students to personalise their creepy crawlies by decorating them with vibrant colours and patterns. This creative aspect opens the door to discussions about camouflage in the animal kingdom, making the project an interdisciplinary learning experience.

Through this hands-on activity, students will not only grasp the fundamentals of pneumatic systems but also gain insight into the fascinating world of adaptation and survival strategies. This project not only enhances their understanding of science and engineering but also cultivates artistic expression and critical thinking skills.

Note: The balloon can be inflated by the children directly blowing down the tube or with the aid of a balloon pump.

The Mini-Beast Art Kit will allow your children  to:

 Activity 1: Creature Design Sheet

 Objective: Children will sketch and decorate their own creepy crawly creature.
 Focus: Shape, colour, pattern, camouflage techniques, body structure (legs, wings, antennae).
 Top Tip: Encourage them to think about how their creature hides in its habitat—leaf patterns? Muddy textures? Bark-like colours?

 Add-on: Give their creature a name and write one “super power” or adaptation that helps it survive.

 Activity 2: Creature Fact Bookmark

 Objective: Children will choose a real-life insect, bug, or small animal that inspired their pneumatic toy and create an information bookmark.
 Focus: Name, habitat, adaptations, diet, and a fun fact.

 Challenge: Can they link their design to something real? (e.g., “My creepy crawly is based on the stick insect—it’s almost invisible in the woods!”)

 Activity 3: Monster Profile Card

 Objective: Create a “Meet My Monster” profile card.
 Focus: Drawing of the final creature, a short story, character traits, habitat description, and what makes it unique.

 Optional Prompt:

• My monster’s name is…
• It lives in…
• It eats…
• It hides by…
• When it feels threatened, it…

 Extension Idea: Use the envelope to create a habitat pocket! Decorate it and tuck the creature design or profile inside.

Bonus Idea: Display Wall

Create a class gallery of monsters! Use string and pegs or a wall board to hang:

• The Monster Profile Cards
• The Bookmarks
• Photos of the finished pneumatic creations

Science2Life’s Science iT! activities and programmes

Children love to be engaged in learning, especially through interactive projects that they can really get involved and be hands on with.

Science2Life’s Science iT! activities and programmes are part of our STEAM Academy. The activities use everyday life objects, toys and knick-knacks and turns them into fun, innovative, hands-on experiences designed to encourage children to:

• discover the amazing world of science and engineering
• to perform engaging activities that show how science and engineering is at work in their everyday lives
• to foster a lifelong love of science and engineering
• to give a basic grounding in scientific concepts and scientific thinking
• to increase children’s motivation to learn and
• enhance their perception, creativity and logic.

Hands-on learning is learning by doing.

Children involved in our ‘Science iT!’ activities and programmes are introduced to various STEAM learning methods and activities. Our creative programmes involve learning activities that require active thinking and experimenting to find out how things work. We all know how curious children are about the world around them and how they love using the word ‘why?’

The aim of our activities is to provide optimal learning opportunities that strategically help children grasp mathematics, engineering and science concepts.

The inclusion of the arts component into STEM makes it more fun to learn, and more approachable to children.

Art education allows children to learn things in a more open-ended way and make them applicable to real life.

Links to the curriculum

All of Science2Life activities can be used to entertain children – however they have been created with the curriculum in mind, so are perfect activities to generate mesmerizing examples of the topics they can be used to explore.

Plus our Science iT! activities can up scaled-up to be used in workshops within the classroom, for festival and birthday celebrations, which provide opportunities for children to collaborate on initiatives, explorations and creations.

The idea behind our Science iT! activities is to ignite children’s natural innate curiosity about the world around them (and the items in it) and to channel their enthusiasm for scientific discovery as early as possible.

Currently Science2Life have the following Science iT! activities:

1. The Magical EVANESCO Spell
2. The Magical AMORTENTIA Spell
3. The Super Bouncing Bubble Kit
4. Make your own Fossil Kit
5. Colour Changing Bracelet Kit
6. Pneumatic Mini-Beast Kit x 4
7. Creative Circuits
8. The Magical Wandarama
9. Gone Fishing
10. The Jitter Bug

Each of the above activities can be turned into a workshop programme! Interested? Give us a call!

Scientificsue@science2life.com

+447970884728

Note: All of Science2Life’s STEAM ACADEMY shows and workshops are designed to not only motivate and fire the spirit of discovery within your children but also ignite curiosity in their minds.

For more information on our shows visit our website: https://www.science2life.com

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

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Harry Potter’s Incendio Wand

This wand shoots real fire – it is not a toy.

Introducing the Harry Potter Incendio Wand – where enchantment meets innovation in a mesmerizing blend of technology and artistry. Crafted with precision and inspired by the magical world, this wand brings the wonders of wizardry to life with its sophisticated ignition mechanism reminiscent of professional stage magic tools.

Scroll to the bottom to download instructions for use.

What’s included?

• Magic Incendio Wand
• Flash Paper (100 shots)
• USB Charger
• Small Screwdriver
• Beginners guide to wand motion sheet
• Presentation Box

At the heart of the Incendio Wand lies a carefully integrated technology that seamlessly merges with its magical aesthetic. The wand is meticulously crafted using high-quality resin and steel pipe, ensuring a non-toxic, odorless, and well-made masterpiece. Experience the magic like never before as you produce jaw-dropping effects, captivating any spectator or passerby with an incredibly realistic fireball touch to ignite.

Step 1

Load the wand with the flash paper – Start with 10 cm x 1 cm

Step 2: Cast a Fireball!

Take aim at a space in front of you, as you utter the mystical incantation “incendio’, press the button to unleash the magical fireball.

The wand responds with a mesmerizing display of flames, and the tighter or bigger the paper, the further the flame ball will gracefully soar. What’s more, this portable wonder works without the need for fuel, lighters, or any harmful objects, making it both safe and convenient for magical enthusiasts of all ages.

Perfect for parties, theater role play, birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, and costume accessories, the Incendio Wand is a must-have for those who seek to add a touch of magic to any occasion. Packaged in an elegant wand box, it makes for an enchanting gift that will charm recipients with its captivating shape. Elevate your magical moments with the Harry Potter Incendio Wand – where fantasy and reality seamlessly converge.

Flash Paper

The flash paper needs to be dry. Run a hairdryer on the hot setting over the paper for 10 – 20 seconds before use.

The strip measurement used in the video is 1 cm x 10 cm strips. Fold the strip twice, then roll it. It will be the perfect fit for the opening at the tip of the wand!

Instructions for incendio wand.

SAFETY

Do not shoot near flammable objects, people or animals.

The wand must be switched off when it is not in use and when you are loading the flash paper.

Do not look directly into the wand when it is primed.

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

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Light-up Sound Making Wizards Wand

• 1 Electronic Wizard Wand

An electronic wand which lights up and plays a magical sound when the button is pressed. Perfect for all wizards and witches.

It makes a lovely magic sound and the LED light shines when the side button is pressed.

This is a perfect gift for a birthday, Hallowe’en and Christmas.

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