Our Material World

Have a go at making your own crazy goo and lava lamp!  Amaze your friends by turning pennies into gold or play the WeatherWear Game! 

Teachers - why not try some of our fun investigative experiments with your pupils?!

Check out our 'Crazy Goo' and 'Lava Lamp' experiments!


WeatherWear Game

WeatherWear Game 


Can you dress Benny in clothes that keep him cool on warm days or warm on cold days?


going for gold Turn copper pennies into 'silver' and then into your very own pieces of 'gold!'  (Most suitable for age 8+)


 

Teaching Resources

The Humpty Challenge

Teacher Resource


The Humpty Challenge


Investigate materials - can you design and build a protective suit for Humpty to stop his shell from breaking when he falls off the wall?  Recommended for P4-P7 pupils. 


 

Slime Time2

Teacher Resource


Slime Time Experiment


Make your own slime and then test its properties!

(Recommended for use in schools only.  S2-S6)


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