Chemistry

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Creating mixture of liquids can be very useful, but why do some liquids not mix well? Learn what causes liquids to be immiscible.

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.

Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.

Learn about the role of yeast in this fun decomposition reaction.

This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.

Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.

Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.

Learn about acid-base reactions. Make you own pH indicator and test it with different solutions.

Mix it up! What happens when you mix different liquids? Learn about the properties of liquids as you get mixing.

Things are heating up! Explore the temperature change that occurs in an exothermic reaction and the role of catalysts is this chemistry activity.

Can your body be a source of electricity generation? Maybe, if you understand heat transfer. Explore this concept through a 2013 invention by a Canadian teen.