Science is one of the most engaging and hands-on subjects in schools, but it’s not always easy to get students on board. Science classes explore some pretty complex topics. That can be a challenge, especially for younger students, so it’s worth putting some thought...
Learning Resources
Why Science Is Important for Kids
Science is a major part of the Australian school curriculum. As jobs and technologies shift towards science-heavy industries, we’re spending more time teaching kids about science. That’s great news for students – it means they’re being equipped with the tools they...
DIY Edible Slime for the Home or Classroom
We’ve all seen the mesmerising videos of gooey slime being squished and squeezed and shaped into all sorts of things. Those videos are great fun to watch, and making slime is a DIY-friendly project that can be done at home. But if you want to go a step further, we’ve...
What Is in a Lava Lamp?
Lava lamps have been around for decades, but have you ever wondered what’s inside them? The floating blobs in a lava lamp are mesmerising to watch. Without using any kind of pump to move the liquid around, a lava lamp can simply sit there and bubble away all day. But...
How to Turn Milk Into Plastic
Classroom experiments are a great way to engage students and turn complex lessons into simple demonstrations! When it comes to getting students involved, nothing beats easy experiments that only require a handful of materials. Turning milk into plastic isn’t just a...
The Power of the Sun
It moves through the sky every day, but most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the Sun, and that’s a shame! The Sun is responsible for all life on Earth. It provides the warmth, light and energy we need to stay alive, grow crops and power our homes....
The History of Glassmaking
Glass is pretty much everywhere these days - it’s in our windows and doors, cars, computers and even mobile phones. One of the world’s oldest and most useful building materials, glass actually dates back more than 4000 years. The earliest types of glass weren’t as...
Why Do Boomerangs Come Back?
Boomerangs are an important part of Australiana! Famous all over the world, Australia’s first boomerangs date back more than 10,000 years. They were originally used by Indigenous Australian as tools for hunting, fighting, digging and during ceremonies. If you’ve ever...
Is Glass a Liquid?
You probably don’t think about it much, but there’s glass all around you. Take a look at the room you’re in and count the number of windows, doors, cups, phones and other glass objects. We’re guessing there’s quite a few! Glass used to be a luxury material that could...