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See science in action! Inspire curiosity, creativity and problem solving,
with at-home science projects for kids.

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Plastic ID

Plastic is everywhere in our lives – but do you know exactly how much stuff in your home is made of plastic? Let's investigate!

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Start your own worm farm

Despite their teeny-weeny size, worms have a huge influence over the health of our planet. Discover how to start your own …

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An insect hotel made up of three hexagon-shaped frames sits in a garden with pink flowers

Build an insect hotel

Help maintain a healthy ecosystem in your own backyard, by building an insect hotel for our littlest critters.

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Backyard Bird Count

Go on an adventure to learn about the birds in your area and build a habitat that will attract more native species.

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What is Tinker and Create?

Introducing our new series, Tinker & Create. Get hands-on at home with these guided STEM challenges.

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A woman writing hello using phosphorescence on a wall.

Science Behind Scitech:
Drawing with Light

Explore the magic of ‘photons’ by creating a drawing with light, using long exposure camera settings.

Design

Foley Sound Effects
Challenge

This activity will see you take on the role of a foley artist, someone who makes sound effects for movies! 

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Build Your Own Ball Run

Take up the challenge by using different materials around your house to make a series of ramps for a ball to roll on.

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Challenges

Plastic ID

Start your own worm farm

Build an insect hotel

Backyard Bird Count

What is Tinker and Create?

Science Behind Scitech: Drawing with Light

Foley Sound Effects Challenge

Build Your Own Ball Run

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About Scitech

Science Behind Scitech:
Drawing with Light

Foley Sound Effects
Challenge