Understand how compasses work - and how they malfunction! A great way to learn about magnetism, magnetic materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.
Mix some colours using an Arduino Uno to control an RGB LED. Introduction to microcontroller programming. Sample code available. Great for beginners!
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.
Mobius strips are truly fascinating. Created using tape and paper, these objects are a great way of introducing surfaces and edges.
Build a simple DC motor. This quick and easy experiment illustrates the principles of motoring, basic circuits and electromagnetism.
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 an actual, working battery, using simple materials commonly found at home.
Discover which materials make the best insulators for the home. Learn the basics of thermal physics and solar heating through this interactive investigation.
What is image compression? Learn how binary numbers can be used to create and send graphical images over computer networks.
Discover the physics of fluids by using air to levitate a ping pong ball in midair.