The Material World

10 images of some animals that have 6 legs and 3 main body parts consisting of a head, thorax and abdomen.

Explore the concept of displacement of fluids in this hands on activity.

Drones are very cool and very useful aircraft! This resource explains how drones stay in flight, and outlines some of their uses.

How do magnetic fields help you get down safely from the top of a drop tower ride? Learn how electromagnetic induction works at the amusement park.

In this hands on activity find out just how much of an iceberg is below the surface. It might surprise you!

Put on your running shoes and sharpen your pencil! Investigate the mathematical connection between work and power in this hands-on activity.

Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.

10 images of some animals such as ants and mosquitoes that have 6 legs and 3 main body parts consisting of a head, thorax and abdomen.

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.

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!

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.

Explore the forces of gravity and buoyancy while designing a raft to hold the most weight possible.

Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.

This resource explains electricity basics - volts, amps, currents, resistance, and why it is dangerous to touch electrical outlets with wet hands.