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Always ask an adult to help you with your experiment.

Amazing Physics Tricks
Keep in mind while performing these tricks - there is a force greater than that of magic. It's called physics.

Celery Stalks at Midnight
Do you ever wonder how water gets from the plant's roots to its leaves?

Hair Raising Results
Have you ever been shocked when you walked across a rug or touched a light switch? Wait until a cool, dry day to learn about static electricity.

How do plants turn sunlight into food?
Learn about photosynthesis, which is explored in this activity.

Intimate Computer Experiments
WARNING!!! If you are under 18 (or even if you aren't), you might learn some physics if you try these experiments!

Make a Neuron
Create a model of a neuron by using clay, playdough, styrofoam, recyclables, food or anything else you can get your hands on.


Make It Rain
Do plants really make it rain? Find out how with this simple experiment.

Make Your Own Water Cycle
Learn where water comes from, and how it affects our earth. A great resource from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The M÷bius Strip
The M÷bius strip - A piece of paper with only one side. Try these activities from Questacon hands on zone.

Rock Candy
The science experiment you can eat!

Snap Crackle Jump
The physics of Rice Crispies is the subject of this experiment.

Why Boats Float and Elephants Sink
How does a boat or ship carrying hundreds of pounds worth of stuff float while that same stuff would sink to the bottom of the ocean if dumped overboard?

Why Is An Oil Spill Bad?
Oil is important for heating our homes, paving roads, running cars and machines. But it can be a very bad thing if an accident causes an oil spill.