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Phew! The Sun can feel pretty hot, even though we’re millions of kilometres away on Earth. Find out more about how plants can keep buildings cool in this activity.

This crafty cog activity will get your mind spinning and help you learn more about how we count. Safety: This activity uses a craft knife. Ask an adult to help.

Time to head outdoors! This simple activity explains the basics of how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works.

Follow these instructions and create a work of art out of bubbles, while learning some maths.

If you’re looking for a sweet activity, this one’s the sweetest! Make yourself some caramel, and learn all about the chemistry of caramelisation.

Bees are famous for collecting pollen, but that’s not the only way pollen gets around. Try building a pollen trap, and you’ll discover how much is floating in our air every day!

Create a taste illusion with this fun recipe!

Written by Sarah Kellett Life jackets are often orange to make them easy to spot after an accident. And orange fruit have their own life jackets, all built in!

Attracted to doing some hands-on science? Why not use a magnet to create a ‘reed switch’?

Looking for something to do this weekend? Play the time walk board game. You can download and print the instructions, game pieces and  board. Let us know what you think! If you’re after more science fun for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!