How can I make an egg float?
Hands-on Activities
In this challenge activity find out if you can get an egg to float. Learn how the density of matter affects the buoyancy of objects.
How do I construct a terrarium?
Hands-on Activities
You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!
How can I make glue?
Hands-on Activities
Discover how to use some common kitchen ingredients to make glue.
How do I see colour?
Hands-on Activities
How is light connected to the colours we see? In this STEAM activity make a colourful light catcher and discover why we see different colours?
How can I make my own weighing scale?
Hands-on Activities
Make a scale from simple materials and test it to measure weight.
How do movies move?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the concept of persistence of vision in this hands on activity.
How can I move water with just a comb?
Hands-on Activities
Have you ever experienced static electricity? Like when you pull a wool sweater over your head in the winter? See what else static electricity can do in this hands-on activity.
How do scuba divers sink?
Hands-on Activities
It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.
How can I obtain a sample of DNA?
Hands-on Activities
Be a biochemist! Learn how to extract DNA from an onion and find out what DNA looks like.
How do vacuum cleaners work?
Hands-on Activities
Discover the type of pressure that is used in a vacuum cleaner.
How can I stop bananas from turning brown?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the chemistry behind why bananas turn brown. Can chemistry also help prevent this?
How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?
Hands-on Activities
In this hands on activity build a wheelbarrow from simple materials to explore just how useful simple machines can be!
How can I take fingerprints?
Hands-on Activities
In this activity learn how to collect fingerprints, about the patterns in fingerprints and why fingerprinting is so useful!
How does detergent work?
Hands-on Activities
Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.
How can I tell which way is north at night?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like to look at the stars? What can you identify in the night sky? Try finding some important constellations tonight!