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Growing succulents Activity

by Chenxin Tu, 7 June 2023 | 0 comments

Five little pots of succulents, some pots with cute faces.

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…

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Nature’s colours Activity

by David Shaw, 27 January 2023 | 0 comments

Four paper strips of varying colours.

Have you ever sat in a garden or park and noticed all the different colours in plants? In this activity, you can dig deeper into nature’s colours and find out the variety of pigments that give each plant their unique colours.

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Leaves – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 3 November 2021 | 0 comments

This quiz has a leafy theme. Can you get the high score, or will it leave you heartbroken?

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Branching out – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 24 October 2018 | 1 comments

Black lightning bolt in purple circle

Do you know your trees, moons and non-metals? We’ve got a bunch of tricky trivia here for you this round! If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!  

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Microscope: Punk plants News

by Mike, 3 October 2013 | 0 comments

Stylised picture of a half green and half purple tree

Welcome to Double Helix magazine’s Q&A section – Microscope. We take a close look at small questions full of big ideas. Q: What makes some plants have purple leaves? The Helix reader, Sudashree from South Australia

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