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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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Moon Journal

Your mission is to set aside some time each day to look at the Moon and record your observations in a Moon journal.

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Caucasian boy sitting on the kitchen floor, sorting out the recycling in to blue box. He is holding two plastic bottles on his face, pretending to look thru binoculars. Sunny day interior.

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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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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Science Behind Scitech:
Drawing with Light

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

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Make. Believe. At Home

If you love Scitech then you will love Make. Believe. At Home. With three fun activities that will inspire you to think, …

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Foley Sound Effects
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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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