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!
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By Gabrielle Bentley and Ariel Marcy, 20 July 2023
These warm-blooded, birth-giving, milk-making mammals make their living out at sea. Sea if you can score a dive out of five… while we won’t hold our breath, the marine mammals will!
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 Emily Brissenden, 19 July 2023
In high school, Caitlin Byrt tried a few jobs during work experience, but nothing really captured her interest.
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, 5 July 2023
This quiz is the cat’s pyjamas! If you can get a purr-fect score, that would be pawsome!
By Chenxin Tu, 28 June 2023
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) has an engaging Indigenous garden in Queensland for students to learn about Country. Recently, ACU transformed the garden into a digital space to help people from anywhere learn about plants, recipes, and STEM.
By Ariel Marcy, 21 June 2023
Get a rise out of your dough with a simple acid-base reaction!
By Chenxin Tu, 15 June 2023
From medicines, food, fuel and emotional support, plants play important roles in our lives. However, up to 50% of flowering plants and trees could disappear if we don’t act.
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