By Ariel Marcy, 26 March 2024
Bathymetry is the study of the ocean floor. And it creates a lot of maps! These maps record the changing depths of the ocean and are often beautiful to look at. Why not make your own?
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By David Shaw, 13 March 2024
Learn about the different parts of plants, as well as the science of preservation, by making your own pretty potpourri.
By Ariel Marcy, 27 February 2024
Houston, we have lift-off! This fun activity will turn your local stomping-grounds into a rocket launch facility.
By Ariel Marcy, 14 February 2024
Don’t have any sour candy on hand? Make something even sweeter! These glitter grapes come in all kinds of fruity flavours.
By Ariel Marcy, 13 December 2023
What a year of activity! In 2023, we posted 25 hands-on STEM activities. Here are 5 of the most popular posts.
By Ariel Marcy, 27 November 2023
Bee-come a bee hero and create crucial habitat for your local native bees. Your garden will be all abuzz!
By Ariel Marcy, 22 November 2023
Here’s a fun paper toy that can help you pick a future job. Have a go with our STEM career chatterbox! There are no wrong answers, only positive role models.
By Chenxin Tu, 7 November 2023
Friends can help you out during difficult times. Plants can do the same for each other. In this activity, find out how growing different plants together can help defend against garden pests— chemical spray free!
By Chenxin Tu, 24 October 2023
By Chenxin Tu, 2 October 2023
The Aussie Bird Count Week is an annual event run by BirdLife Australia. Anyone can participate by observing and counting nearby birds! In this activity, you can learn how to identify birds around you by listening to them using BirdNET, an app developed to quickly identify birds based on their songs.
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