By David Shaw, 7 July 2021
Light, fluffy and oh-so-sweet, meringues are a delicious treat. When beaten, egg whites turn into an amazing foam that can be baked to perfection. But there’s also a way to make meringues without using eggs! Safety: Use clean hands and clean equipment when handling food. This activity uses an oven and beaters. Ask an adult […]
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By David Shaw, 23 June 2021
Make a curious device that doesn’t like being put near a candle flame. When it gets hot, it curls away!
By Mike, 10 June 2021
By Mike McRae and David Shaw Attracted to doing some hands-on science? Why not use a magnet to create a ‘reed switch’?
By David Shaw, 26 May 2021
Here’s a puzzle that’s easy to set up, but surprisingly tricky to solve. See if you can swap two counters just by sliding them!
By David Shaw, 13 May 2021
Here’s a great trick of the light that looks like magic. Put a picture into water, and the colour disappears! And the best thing is, the colour comes back when you take the picture out again.
By David Shaw, 28 April 2021
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has made history by flying on Mars. To celebrate the first flight of a copter on another planet, here’s a simple unpowered helicopter you can build at home!
By David Shaw, 15 April 2021
Can you blow a paper ball into a bottle? It sounds easy, but it’s harder than you think!
By David Shaw, 25 March 2021
Are you looking for some fun activities to fill your Easter break? Check out these seasonal suggestions!
By David Shaw, 24 March 2021
It’s not just robots that rove – this quiz celebrates roving in all its forms! Can you manage to find all the right answers?
By David Shaw, 18 March 2021
Here’s a great excuse to get your parents to buy lollies! All it takes is some warm water to reveal a beautiful rainbow.
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