Easy science experiments and activities
Even failed experiments can leave you with superpowers, just look at the incredible hulk!
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Sensory play with playdough
Join us in learning how to make your very own playdough! Be inspired to experiment with some sensory activities for your little ones.
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Constellations in a cup
Hold a galaxy in your hands, with this constellation in a cup activity. Ask a grown up for some help, so you can enjoy the projections together!
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Why are bubbles colourful?
Do you love watching the swirling colours in a bubble? Learn about where these colours come from with this simple activity.
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Let's make a rainbow
There is more than meets the eye with this experiment. Use some household items to pull apart colour and create some gorgeous art.
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Make a model of the lung
Learn how to use household items to make a model of how your lungs work!
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Stargazing in winter
Look up at the night sky with us this winter!
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Painting a nebula
Massive, glowing, colourful space clouds! Bring these stunning nebulae into your home with a few art supplies.
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First Peoples in Australia Astronomy
Let’s explore a few of the constellations of the Boorong people of North West Victoria!
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The Solar System in your pocket
This activity will have you creating a paper model of the distances in our Solar System that you can pop in your pocket.
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Make a galaxy biscuit
Decorate biscuits taking inspiration from the Milky Way.
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Make your own ball run!
Why does an apple fall from a tree? Or a spin top spin? Or a ball roll or bounce?
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Let's make slime!
Icky yucky sticky disgusting slime! Learn how to use household items to make your own.
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How to make a magnifying glass
Have you ever wondered why things look bigger when you look at them with a magnifying glass? We will show you how to make your own.
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Make it melt
Have you been grabbing treats and ingredients out of the freezer? While you’re there why not grab some ice to experiment with?
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Why is cake fluffy?
Have you been helping with baking lately? The kitchen is like a home science laboratory where experimentation can happen.
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Getting sticky with static
Have you ever received a static shock from jumping on a trampoline? Or touching a door knob? Experiment with static electricity at home!
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Mini lightning and thunder
Lightning strikes around the world about 100 times a second. What is lightning, and where does it come from?
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Let’s make bubbles
What’s more fun than bubbles? Learn how to use household items to create your own bubble wand!
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Make a floating device
Design, build and test your own floating device using creativity, problem solving and a few things from around your house.
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Find the full moon
Full moons only happen once every month! Tonight, why not have a go at our moon activity?
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Paper aeroplanes
What makes a paper plane fly better than a piece of paper?
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Puzzles
We’ve turned some of our much loved collection items and galleries into online puzzles.
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Let's make a whirlygig
Make your own whirylgig that spins like a helicopter as it floats through the air.
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Can you see sound?
Can we see sound? Check out our newest tesla coils then join us for a simple experiment to see sound at home!
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Changing colour with cabbage
Create a colour-changing liquid and gorgeous artworks with some cabbage and simple household items.
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Make magnets at home
Are magnets natural or made by humans? Simon answers this question as he explores some different types of magnets, including lodestones and electromagnets.
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How to make an air cannon
Can you move things with air? Learn how to use household items to create your own air cannon!
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Mindfulness for kids
Stuck indoors? Let this video specifically designed for kids take you to the Otways National Park.