Participation in science-related activities serves as another source for informing the public. The past two decades have seen a resurgence in direct public engagement with science – especially through ...

This Thursday, October 24, we’re showcasing the 25th year of Lights On Afterschool to shine a light on the need for high-quality, hands-on afterschool STEM programs for all children. Together, we can ...

Introduction Turn a pile of trash into a toy car—and watch it go! In this activity you will learn some physics concepts and use recycled materials to build a toy car that is propelled by a balloon.

Poems, stories, and science activities capture children’s imagination and curiosity as they explore the science in the world around them. Each letter of the alphabet features a cartoon creature, a ...

Introduction Have you ever noticed on a rainy day how water forms droplets on a window? Why does it do that instead of spreading out evenly over the whole surface? You might not guess it but this ...

At a time when scientific information is increasingly at the center of public divides, most Americans say they get science news no more than a couple of times per month, and when they do, most say it ...

Production of carbon dioxide from reaction of citric acid and baking soda ...

How quickly will an ice cream sandwich melt? Well, that depends on a lot of factors, including the weather. A few years ago, Walmart started selling an ice cream sandwich that did not melt, even when ...

Inspired by this year’s theme of ‘Innovating for the Future’ we’ve collected some of our favourite online activities here. We'll be adding more activities to these pages in the run up to Science Week, ...