Physics

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?

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

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 do our bodies get cold? How do sleeping bags keep us warm?

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

How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?

In this hands on activity build a wheelbarrow from simple materials to explore just how useful simple machines can be!

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.

Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.

Make a scale from simple materials and test it to measure weight.

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.

You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!

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

Is it magic? No - it’s physics! Use circular motion to overcome the force of gravity and amaze your family!

Explore how we see things through water.