Collapsing Metal Can WIP
Exerting a change in pressure in a metal can by creating a vacuum inside, resulting in an implosion caused by the atmospheric pressure.
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Compasses: How do they work? WIP
Understand how compasses work - and how they malfunction! A great way to learn about magnetism, magnetic materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.
Floating Ping Pong Ball
Discover the physics of fluids by using air to levitate a ping pong ball in midair.
Ice-Tray Battery WIP
Build an actual, working battery, using simple materials commonly found at home.
Bed of Nails
Discover the science behind a famous magic trick: lying on a bed of nails! Is it a trick after all?
Seven-Layer Density Column WIP
Experiment with the science of density by stacking different liquids in order to make a colourful tower.
Homemade Magnet
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.
Wind Turbine Experiment WIP
Discover how wind turbines work by building your own model. Observe the operation of a generator and learn how to power an LED in this exciting experiment.
Solar Power Heating
Discover which materials make the best insulators for the home. Learn the basics of thermal physics and solar heating through this interactive investigation.
Motorized Drawing WIP
Build your own motorized drawing machine. Watch as your robot colours on its own while you learn about forces and energy transformations in robots.
Capacitor Electrostatic Discharge WIP
DIY capacitor able to produce miniature lightning bolts with voltage in the thousand-volt range.
Compass WIP
Understand how compasses work - and when they will malfunction! A great way to learn about magnetism, magnetic materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.