By David Shaw, 11 July 2019
Think you understand magnets? In this hands-on activity, use a magnet to make a needle float and then fall.
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By David Shaw, 27 June 2019
In this hands-on activity, you’ll make your own vacuum chamber and watch marshmallows turn into fluffy clouds of sugar!
By David Shaw, 13 June 2019
Time to get creative! With some permanent markers and methylated spirits, you can use chemistry to make some cool looking t-shirt designs.
By David Shaw, 30 May 2019
This shape has a little secret. It’s known as a chamfered cube, and it’s not as perfect as it first seems…
By David Shaw, 16 May 2019
Running an election is a good way to let everyone have a say. In this example, we will be voting for the tastiest vegetable, but if you design your own ballot papers, you can use this method to run an election about anything!
By Jasmine Fellows, 18 April 2019
Here are two egg experiments in one! Turn your eggs rubbery by dissolving their shells, and then make one grow and the other shrink with the power of salt water.
By David Shaw, 4 April 2019
When opening a tin can, chances are you’ll turn to a can opener or use a ring pull. But these are not the only ways to crack open a tin. In this activity, try using sandpaper to remove the top of a can!
By David Shaw, 21 March 2019
Have you ever wanted to bring your pictures to life? Here’s one neat trick to make a drawing float away, literally!
By David Shaw, 21 February 2019
Here’s a classic activity with a showy twist. Surprise your friends by inverting a water bottle without spilling its contents!
By David Shaw, 13 December 2018
Written by Elvina Lee What’s the festive season without bells? Here’s an activity you can do, without the headache of excess jingling!
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