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Northwest Territories

How can I make glue?

How can I make glue?

Hands-on Activities

Discover how to use some common kitchen ingredients to make glue.

How do movies move?

How do movies move?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the concept of persistence of vision in this hands on activity.

How can I make my own weighing scale?

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 scuba divers sink?

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 move water with just a comb?

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 vacuum cleaners work?

How do vacuum cleaners work?

Hands-on Activities

Discover the type of pressure that is used in a vacuum cleaner.

DNA "unzipping"

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 does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?

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 stop bananas from turning brown?

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 detergent work?

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 take fingerprints?

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 rain become acidic?

How does rain become acidic?

Hands-on Activities

Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.

compass pointing north

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!

How can I write secret messages?

How can I write secret messages?

Hands-on Activities

Learn how you can write and reveal secret messages in this hands-on chemistry activity.

Paddleboat on the Fraser River, BC

How can we make a paddle boat?

Hands-on Activities

Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.