Material World

What chemistry determines how oil and water behave when mixed? Explore the mixing of oil and water and the density of liquids in this activity.

Let them bop ‘til they drop! What causes these raisins to reach new heights in this hands on activity?

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

Learn how sound travels in waves and how it is measured in this backgrounder.

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

Go on a transportation scavenger hunt in this hands-on activity. How many different types of vehicles can you identify?

Students will learn about the different types of fasteners to investigate which fastener is best for a particular material or job and why.

A Canadian researcher built the first voltage-controlled synthesizer in the 1940s.

Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.

6 images of some tools such as axes and spikes that are inclined planes and used to help push objects apart

6 images of some objects such as ferris wheels and skate boards with wheel and axle mechanisms that create rotary movement

Students will learn about and explore the properties of sound through activity centres.

What is the difference between sound and noise? How do they affect your hearing? And is noise always a bad thing?