By Michelle Jordi, 20 July 2023
Want to bring a little magic to your plate? Have some fun with these colour-changing “unicorn noodles”, perfect for a birthday party! Safety: Use clean hands and clean equipment while cooking. This activity uses a stove and boiling water. Ask an adult to help.
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By Ariel Marcy, 12 July 2023
Turn hot air into motion! You could even make 2 or more of these cardboard cars and run a race. Safety: Be careful with scissors and with the pointy end of skewers. Always ask an adult for assistance if you’re unsure.
By Ariel Marcy, 6 July 2023
Kick off a colourful explosion in your kitchen with simple ingredients! Safety: You’ll need to use a sharp knife in this activity. Ask an adult to help.
By Ariel Marcy, 21 June 2023
Get a rise out of your dough with a simple acid-base reaction!
By Chenxin Tu, 7 June 2023
Annie from our Sustainability Squad grows and sells succulents for a good cause. She donates her profits to help Australians living in remote and disadvantaged communities get access to fresh fruit and veggies. In this activity, you’ll learn how to become a pro at growing succulents like Annie. Safety: When you are working outdoors, stay […]
By Ariel Marcy, 25 May 2023
Bakers have used yeast to make bread for millennia! We now know why it works and how a little sweetness goes a long way. Safety: When dealing with food, use clean hands and clean equipment. Be careful when using the oven by wearing oven mitts and ask an adult to help you out.
By Chenxin Tu, 18 May 2023
The average Australian throws out about 23 kilograms of clothes each year. Most of that rubbish goes straight to the tip, and it can take hundreds of years for those old clothes to completely break down. Even worse, as they break down, old clothes release greenhouse gases!
By Chenxin Tu, 11 May 2023
All living things contain DNA. It’s the stuff that tells cells how to grow and function! In this activity, you can have a go at extracting DNA from fruits around your house.
By Chenxin Tu, 27 April 2023
It can be tricky to grow plants from seeds. Why not make some seed bombs to give your seeds the best chance to grow up?
By Ariel Marcy, 13 April 2023
You would never add a heap of salt to your ice cream, but this tasty treat can be made by taking advantage of a chemical property of salt and a bit of elbow grease. Here’s how! Safety: The ice in this activity can get very cold, well below freezing. Take care not to touch it […]
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