Generating Electricity: Nuclear Energy
STEM Explained
Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.
How can I make my own weighing scale?
Hands-on Activities
Make a scale from simple materials and test it to measure weight.
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 Can Understanding Physics Help Me Go Faster on My Bike?
STEM Explained
You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!
How can we make a paddle boat?
Hands-on Activities
Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.
How can you lift a marble off a table without touching it with your hands?
Hands-on Activities
Is it magic? No - it’s physics! Use circular motion to overcome the force of gravity and amaze your family!
How can you see underwater?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how we see things through water.
How do an Airplane's Tires Help It Land Safely?
STEM Explained
Manufacturing and engineering airplane tires is important work! Learn how airplane tires keep the aircraft safe during takeoff and landing.
How do animals stay warm in the winter?
Hands-on Activities
Animals have some unique adaptations to stay warm. Discover what conduction of heat and insulation have to do with staying warm!
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 do movies move?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the concept of persistence of vision 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 Do Sleeping Bags Work?
STEM Explained
How do our bodies get cold? How do sleeping bags keep us warm?
How do vacuum cleaners work?
Hands-on Activities
Discover the type of pressure that is used in a vacuum cleaner.
How Do We See Colour?
STEM Explained
How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?