Science Marathon (Scithon)
Keyword: Physics
Fire Vortex
Analyse the behaviour of fire tornados which occur naturally in forest fires by building your own fire vortex. Be amazed by this physics phenomenon!
Floating Ping Pong Ball
Discover the physics of fluids by using air to levitate a ping pong ball in midair.
Bed of Nails
Discover the science behind a famous magic trick: lying on a bed of nails! Is it a trick after all?
Invisible Glass WIP
Understand the fascinating science of refractive indices by making glass disappear in a transparent liquid. This easy experiment will leave you speechless.
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.
Make Your Own Projector WIP
Build your own smartphone projector using recycled materials. Experiment with lenses to learn how they focus light and affect image quality.
Arduino Tilt Sensor WIP
Discover how tilt sensors work by building your own circuit using an Arduino board. Learn the science behind these nifty sensors. Starter code available.
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.