How Planes Fly
Backgrounders
Learn about what gets planes up in the air, what keeps them up there, and what brings them down again.
Four Forces of Flight
Backgrounders
Learn about the four forces of flight.
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.
Soaring for Sport
STEM Explained
Ever dreamed if overcoming gravity and flying away? Using aerodynamics, wingsuit jumpers get as close to flight as humanly possible.
How can I make an egg float?
Hands-on Activities
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.
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 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 I 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 gravity, drag and friction!
How can I build a rollercoaster?
Hands-on Activities
Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.
How can I engineer a raft so that it holds the most weight?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the forces of gravity and buoyancy while designing a raft to hold the most weight possible.