By Ariel Marcy, 6 September 2023
This quiz is tied up with a rainbow! Can you earn that pot of gold? Or have you bitten off more than you can hue?
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By Chenxin Tu, 23 August 2023
Let’s dive into the sparkling world of edible glitter! Try this activity to make your own bedazzling treat and explore secret shapes in food. Safety: This activity involves using a stove and handling a hot object. Ask an adult to help. Use clean hands and clean equipment while cooking.
By Chenxin Tu, 27 July 2023
Lots of glow-in-the dark experiments need black lights to work. In this activity, find out how to make a simple black light and create your own glow in the dark sign!
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.
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, 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, 3 May 2023
The end of the week is a great time to relax with some science trivia. Will you coast to the weekend with a perfect score?
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 […]
By Fiona Midson, 8 February 2023
We’ve got the buzz about bugs, so let’s explore our six-legged pollinators. Will you take the sting out of this quiz and get 5/5 or just call pest control?
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