Understand how compasses work - and when they will malfunction! A great way to learn about magnetism, magnetic materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.
Experiment with the science of density by stacking different liquids in order to make a colourful tower.
Build an actual, working battery, using simple materials commonly found at home.
Discover where the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio, important mathematical concepts, are found in nature through this hands-on investigation.
Analyse the behaviour of fire tornados which occur naturally in forest fires by building your own fire vortex. Be amazed by this physics phenomenon!
This activity can be used to demonstrate the basic concepts of computer networks and explain how messages are relayed from one computer to another.
Build a simple DC motor. This quick and easy experiment illustrates the principles of motoring, basic circuits and electromagnetism.
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.
A demonstration which shows just how important the interaction between the human mind and a computer is by illustrating the Stroop Effect.
Discover the science behind a famous magic trick: lying on a bed of nails! Is it a trick after all?