Discover how tilt sensors work by building your own circuit using an Arduino board. Learn the science behind these nifty sensors. Starter code available.
A demonstration which shows just how important the interaction between the human mind and a computer is by illustrating the Stroop Effect.
Mobius strips are truly fascinating. Created using tape and paper, these objects are a great way of introducing surfaces and edges.
Build an actual, working battery, using simple materials commonly found at home.
Design your own boat. Investigate how different materials and shapes affect movement. Master the physics of flotation with this hands-on experiment.
Experiment with the science of density by stacking different liquids in order to make a colourful tower.
This activity can be used to demonstrate the basic concepts of computer networks and explain how messages are relayed from one computer to another.
Experiment with a simple hydraulic lifter to learn about pressure in liquids and the forces at work. Discover why hydraulics are so important in machines.
Analyse the behaviour of fire tornados which occur naturally in forest fires by building your own fire vortex. Be amazed by this physics phenomenon!
What are electromagnets and why do we use them? Discover the physics of electromagnetism by turning a nail into a magnet using simple, household materials.