By David Shaw, 3 September 2020
By Bill Flynn Whether you are at school, at home or self-isolating you can be a part of the United Nations International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on Monday 7 September. How? By contributing to NASA’s citizen science global database! Download the GLOBE Observer app and photograph the cloud cover from your window, […]
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By David Shaw, 20 August 2020
Craft yourself a mathematical ring to learn about straight lines on donuts. Don’t laugh, they do exist!
By David Shaw, 6 August 2020
Here’s a fun way to keep your food fresh! Make your own food wraps, and reduce the amount of plastic wrap you use. Safety: This activity uses a hot iron to melt wax. Ask an adult for assistance.
By David Shaw, 23 July 2020
Your eyes can see colour and brightness, but there’s one more thing they can detect. With the right technique, many people can tell if light is polarised – no glasses needed!
By David Shaw, 16 July 2020
The best way to do maths is to have fun! Here’s a selection of our favourite games and puzzles.
By David Shaw, 9 July 2020
By Beth Askham and David Shaw Did you know that electricity and magnetism are closely related phenomena? In this activity, you’ll create a magnetic field using electricity and find that this can cause chaos for a compass!
By David Shaw, 25 June 2020
Did you know you can control the speed of a splash? Time to make some speedy waves, before using a neat trick to slow them down.
By David Shaw, 28 May 2020
Written by Natalie Kikken To honour World Oceans Day 8 June, get crafty by making your own 3D grey nurse shark.
By David Shaw, 14 May 2020
Are you looking for a way to make your drawings look alive? Try this activity and make an awesome creepy face whose eyes follow you as you move around the room. By Mike McRae
By David Shaw, 1 May 2020
Here’s a fun, creative project that will help you explore some of the science around the virus SARS-CoV-2. That’s the virus that causes the disease COVID-19. We’re going to make a bracelet using the genetic sequence of the virus!
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