Why do leaves change colour in the fall?
Hands-on Activities
How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.
Why do raisins dance in soda pop?
Hands-on Activities
Let them bop ‘til they drop! What causes these raisins to reach new heights in this hands on activity?
Why do we need two eyes to see?
Hands-on Activities
Ever wondered why we have two eyes (and not one, three or more)? Find how your two eyes work together in this hands-on activity.
Why is everything so small down there?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how we see things far and near and from different angles. It's all about perspective!
Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?
Hands-on Activities
Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.
Why are peas and corn classed as starches on food guides?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how test foods for starch.
Why can we see shadows at night?
Hands-on Activities
Take a walk after dark to find shadows.
What is in blood?
Hands-on Activities
Make a model of blood and learn about the function of each of the parts that makes up blood.
What is white light?
Hands-on Activities
Find out what happens if you spin the colours of the rainbow in this hands-on activity.
What is your weight on another planet?
Hands-on Activities
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.
What kinds of transportation are there?
Hands-on Activities
Go on a transportation scavenger hunt in this hands-on activity. How many different types of vehicles can you identify?
What makes soil hard and compacted?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how walking on soil changes how water soaks into the ground and why that matters to gardeners and farmers.
What speeds up a chemical reaction?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.
What uses electricity?
Hands-on Activities
Take a tour of different rooms in your home. Which items in each room use electricity? How do you know they use electricity?
What are curds and whey?
Hands-on Activities
It starts with curds and whey! Explore the basic chemistry behind making cheese in this hands on activity.