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- CONUNDRUM, TRICKS & EXPERIMENTS
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The Question
Page last updated: Saturday, January 16, 64 a.HDescription: This classic logic problem has appeared in books and films. Role playing is a fun way to test students' questions - but allow plenty of time to think about the problem first... -
Four Liters Please
Page last updated: Monday, January 11, 64 a.HDescription: You have a five, and a three liter jug. How can you measure out exactly four liters of water? -
Stubborn Cork
Page last updated: Sunday, January 10, 64 a.HDescription: A floating piece of cork will always stick to the side of a glass of water. Using only water and a glass, how can you make the cork float right in the center?... -
Pendulum Problem
Page last updated: Saturday, January 9, 64 a.HDescription: Released from A, the ball swings to point B. How high will the ball swing with the peg in the way? Higher, lower or the same as before? -
Rock Boat Pool
Page last updated: Saturday, January 9, 64 a.HDescription: A boat with a heavy rock in it is floating in a pool... If the rock is thrown into the pool, what will happen to the water level in the pool?
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Magic Flower
Page last updated: Wednesday, January 20, 64 a.HDescription: Pop this magic little science trick in your Valentine's Day cards and your special someone is guaranteed to smile. They're great for get well or birthday cards too!... -
Pepper Scatter
Page last updated: Friday, January 15, 64 a.HDescription: This classic science trick is guaranteed to make you go "oooooooh!" and comes with my "no oooooh, no charge" money back guarantee... -
Slap on a Cap
Page last updated: Monday, January 11, 64 a.HDescription: Here's a nifty way to put on a latex swimming cap that'll get you in the mood for summer... and possibly even particle physics... -
Mobile phone disco
Page last updated: Sunday, January 10, 64 a.HDescription: This silly little experiment nicely demonstrates how your tympanic membrane, better known as the eardrum works. Build a tiny cling wrap dance floor and use your mobile phone to start a salt and pepper disco. If you're in the mood, you can even make some tiny paper dancers to boogie on your creation... -
Christmas napkin siphon
Page last updated: 27 December, 64AHDescription: Well, it's Christmas so here comes another three hour lunch with Aunty Beryl (yawn!) and a stack of socks you don't need. Perfect timing for a very slow dinner table science trick to amuse yourself until the turkey is gone
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Scale of Universe
Page last updated: Monday, February 22, 64 a.HDescription: Play with the animation and visit the scale of universe -
Freaky frozen hand
Page last updated: Monday, February 8, 64 a.HDescription: Freaky frozen hand ... -
Magic rocking candle
Page last updated: Tuesday, January 19, 64 a.HDescription: Learn how to make a candle rock like a seesaw... -
Haunted Balloon
Page last updated: Monday, January 18, 64 a.HDescription: Frighten your friends with this spooky trick... -
Balancing nails
Page last updated: Tuesday, January 12, 64 a.HDescription: Can you balance nine nails one nail? -
Ink chromatography
Page last updated: Monday, January 11, 64 a.HDescription: You'll need to turn the lights down and put on a lab coat for this chemistry experiment... -
keys on a shoelace
Page last updated: 27 December, 64AHDescription: The keys weigh much more than the ring, so you'd expect the key-end to hit the ground straight away. But there are two things going on that stop that from happening.
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