By David Shaw, 8 June 2023
A sea sponge gets attacked by a shark and is ripped into 100 pieces. Luckily, sea sponges can join back together after they’ve been broken apart. Some pieces form into groups of 7, and the rest form into groups of 29. In the end, there are no pieces left. How many sponges do we end […]
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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 Chenxin Tu, 1 June 2023
Who knew fish poo could be a key to restoring coral reef health? In a study by Dr Grupstra’s team from Rice University in the United States, they found that poo from coral-eating fish contain microbes that can help corals thrive.
By Chenxin Tu, 31 May 2023
A quiz like this can really re-grow on you! Can you score a 5/5 or will four-ever be good enough?
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 Ariel Marcy, 24 May 2023
Difficulty: Tricky Consider the following sequence of numbers. What number comes next? 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13…
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 Ariel Marcy, 17 May 2023
There’s nothing like a pretty flower to brighten your day. Will this quiz brighten yours when you get full marks?
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, 10 May 2023
Lisa had a difficult time falling asleep on Wednesday night, so she began counting sheep. How many sheep did she count?
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