By David Shaw, 29 November 2018
Here’s a balancing game, but with a bit of practice you will always win! Why? Because you’ve set up a clever trick.
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By David Shaw, 15 November 2018
Do you get annoyed when you get a plastic straw with your drink? Instead of throwing it out, take it home and use it to make a musical instrument!
By David Shaw, 11 October 2018
Have you ever wanted to experiment with the orbits of moons and planets? Time to make a gravity simulator!
By David Shaw, 4 October 2018
If you want to write a secret message, we’ve got a simple technique for you to try. Time to work on your watermark!
By David Shaw, 20 September 2018
Do you like to prank your friends and family? Give this little contraption a go. It’s the perfect thing to make someone jump, without causing any harm.
By David Shaw, 6 September 2018
Do you have a few leftover plastic cups and straws that you want to keep from turning into waste? Save them up and make a cascading waterfall!
By David Shaw, 14 August 2018
Learn some fluffy and delicious chemistry by following this marshmallow recipe.
By David Shaw, 9 August 2018
Do you like paper planes? Here’s a different glider to try, made from cups. You might be surprised at the path it takes when it flies!
By David Shaw, 26 July 2018
Have you ever wondered how cranes can lift such heavy things? Their pulleys really help lighten the load. In this activity, have a play with some pulleys. These simple machines can make heavy weights as light as a feather!
By David Shaw, 12 July 2018
Lava lamps look super cool, but they can be expensive and hard to find. With this activity, you can make your own bubbly lava and learn a bit about oil and water!
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