Learner Activities

What do you imagine when you’re asked what a scientist looks like? Are you picturing lab coats, goggles, and conical flasks? How about the person? Are they a White man with grey hair, who resembles Albert Einstein?

If that’s who you pictured – you aren’t alone. But it’s something that we want to change.

‘Smashing Stereotypes‘ is a collection of over 30 stories from individuals and teams that challenge long-standing stereotypes, with the aim of encouraging more young people, from all backgrounds, to see themselves as scientists.

With profiles of chefs, product designers, and fitness professionals, ‘Smashing Stereotypes‘ showcases how science is for everyone: whatever your interests, background, or career path.

An American website (forgive spelling) with exciting and simple science activities  that will have your child laughing and learning.

Why not try your own experiments at home to get your kids excited about science.   All of these activities are simple and easy to follow, keeping the kids entertained for hours!

SAFETY ALERT- some experiments may include chemicals that could be dangerous if swallowed in large quantities (e.g. washing up liquid) so adult supervision is required at all times.

Imagine blowing the biggest bubbles imaginable — or even making bubbles within bubbles. Or sending vessels — rockets, tea bags, airplanes — soaring through the sky for impossible distances. Now imagine making things explode, or change colours, or reveal hidden messages with just a few simple mixtures.

None of this is magic. It's all science that you can do at home, most likely with ingredients you already have in your house. So, next time you need a boredom-busting indoor activity on a rainy day or a DIY project to get their minds humming, try one of these best at-home science experiments for kids, which cover topics like cover magnetism, surface tension, astronomy, chemistry, physics and more.