How to make a festive wreath
Create a decorative door hanging for the holiday season with this simple guide Before you begin… Make sure you have permission to take clippings of trees and berries, or better yet try to use...
Category: Experiments
How to see cosmic rays
Create a cloud chamber and watch subatomic particles zoom through the air in front of you 1. Prepare your tank First, you’ll need to find a large, rectangular tank – like a fish tank....
How to turn milk into glue
Use a simple chemical reaction and some smart mixing to turn normal milk into natural glue 1. Heat the milk First of all, measure out around 250ml of milk, then pour it into the...
How to make a solar tower
Investigate air density and find out how heat can create power 1. Make your fan You’ll need a rectangle of black card around 30 centimetres long and 25 centimetres wide. You’ll also need a...
How to make a fire snake
Create a snake using sugar, baking soda and an amazing chemical reaction DON’T DO IT ALONE: If you’re under 18, make sure you have an adult with you. 1. Create your insulator To make...
How to create a rainbow
With a few simple items, you can create a rainbow on your wall at home 1. Set up your bowl To create your rainbow, the first step is to find a shallow bowl and...
How to grow your own geodes
Create crystals inside eggshells to make these wonderful geode-like structures at home 1.Break the egg First, you need to carefully break some eggs as close to the narrow end as you can manage. This...
How to make a periscope
Look around corners and over walls with this awesome periscope you can make at home 1. Create the tube The first thing you will need to do is create a tube in which your...
How to make your own battery
Use some smart science and an ice cube tray to create a battery at home 1. Wrap your nail First, you need to find some galvanised nails (it’s important that they’re galvanised) and some...
How to make your own stethoscope
Hear anyone’s heartbeat with this DIY stethoscope that uses tubing and funnels during British Science Week 2020 1. Stretch a balloon First, cut off around one-third of a balloon from the open end, and...
