By David Shaw, 14 August 2018
Learn some fluffy and delicious chemistry by following this marshmallow recipe.
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By David Shaw, 9 August 2018
Do you like paper planes? Here’s a different glider to try, made from cups. You might be surprised at the path it takes when it flies!
By David Shaw, 26 July 2018
Have you ever wondered how cranes can lift such heavy things? Their pulleys really help lighten the load. In this activity, have a play with some pulleys. These simple machines can make heavy weights as light as a feather!
By David Shaw, 12 July 2018
Lava lamps look super cool, but they can be expensive and hard to find. With this activity, you can make your own bubbly lava and learn a bit about oil and water!
By David Shaw, 28 June 2018
Find out more about invisibility by hiding a glass jar in plain sight. Then, use the jar to create a clever illusion, making a rock appear to float mysteriously!
By David Shaw, 14 June 2018
Have you ever wanted to draw really small pictures? Here’s a trick – you can just draw normal sized ones, and then use some special plastic to shrink them!
By David Shaw, 17 May 2018
Here’s a traditional card game that’s bound to get your brain pumping. Being able to add up will help, but there’s plenty more to puzzle over!
By David Shaw, 3 May 2018
Create a cool cloud inside a jar using these instructions.
By David Shaw, 5 April 2018
How do you make string stand on its end? To find out, read on…
By David Shaw, 22 March 2018
When you’re on a bus, corners can push you sideways. But what does it do to a balloon? Grab a balloon and get on board to learn a thing or two about inertia.
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