![How can I make glue?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-make-glue.jpg)
How can I make glue?
Hands-on Activities
Discover how to use some common kitchen ingredients to make glue.
![How do movies move?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-do-movies-move.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-make-my-own-weighing-scale.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-do-scuba-divers-sink.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-move-water-with-just-a-comb.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-do-vacuum-cleaners-work.jpg)
How do vacuum cleaners work?
Hands-on Activities
Discover the type of pressure that is used in a vacuum cleaner.
![DNA "unzipping"](/sites/default/files/2019-10/DNA_unzipping.png)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-does-a-wheelbarrow-help-you-carry-heavy-loads.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-stop-bananas-from-turning-brown.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-does-detergent-work.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/Fingerprint_Whorl.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-does-rain-become-acidic.jpg)
How does rain become acidic?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.
![compass pointing north](/sites/default/files/2020-04/compass-pointing-to-north.jpg)
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?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-write-secret-messages.jpg)
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](/sites/default/files/2020-04/paddleboat_fraser_river.jpg)
How can we make a paddle boat?
Hands-on Activities
Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.