Why can custard be a solid or a liquid? Does peanut butter make good glue? What happens when you fill a balloon with fizzy drink? Can you make an unsupported structure out of spaghetti and mini marshmallows?
These are just some of the many experiments and challenges that children can attempt during National Science and Engineering Week 2008, or throughout the year as practitioners themselves rise to the challenge of incorporating fun and meaningful science into their EYFS planning.
Formerly known as Science Week, this year's event focuses on both science and engineering. It runs from 7 to 16 March, when thousands of events will take place around the country in schools, museums, shopping centres - even pubs.
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