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DIY Science: Arm Span Solar System
What you need: Some friends What to do: Ask people to stretch their arms out to each side and explain that they will be measuring out the positions of objects in the Solar System by following a ...
Tis the sea-son for some marine science
Do you love a day at the beach? Are you fascinated by the ocean and the creatures that call it home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then National Science Week has got some ...
DIY Science: Brazil Nut Challenge
What you need: Large clear jar with straight sides and a lid A few large beans or marbles Lentils or rice What to do: Place a few large beans or marbles in the jar. Add lentils or rice to the jar ...
Science Week in Libraries in 2022
There’s more to libraries than just books. Are you someone that enjoys listening to a story or two? Or someone who enjoys sitting down with a good book? Well, good news! During National Science ...
DIY Science: Edible Slime
What you need: Small saucepan, spoon and stove top ¼ cup tapioca flour* ¼ cup cold tap water 1 tablespoon sugar 4 drops food colouring ¼ teaspoon citric acid (available in the baking aisle) ...
DIY Science: Pen Lid in a Bottle Challenge
What you need: Empty bottle Pen lid What to do What to do: Place the bottle on its side and place the pen lid half inside the neck of the bottle. Make sure the hole in the lid is facing the ...
DIY Science: Electrical Currency
What you need: 5-10 Australian coins of the same value (pictured here are $1 coins, but any round coins will do) Cardboard, paper towel, a pencil and scissors 5-10 zinc-plated metal washers ...
DIY Science: Rock Candy
What you need: Saucepan, stove, large spoon and a measuring cup 2½ cups (plus an extra 2 pinches) white sugar Food colouring 2 bamboo skewers 2 tall glasses or jars, 250 ml capacity 2 clothes ...
Welcome to National Science Week 2022
The week officially starts today but events have been running for some time now! Adelaide kicked the week off with Science Alive! last weekend, and Beaker Street has been happening all over ...
DIY Science: Tablecloth Trick
What you need: a small table a tablecloth (or similar piece of material) with no hem various heavy items (preferably unbreakable ones) eg metal cutlery, cups, salt shaker, fruit bowl etc nerves ...