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Make a simple astrolabe to measure the altitude of objects in the sky
An 'astrolabe' is a device used for measuring altitude, including the height of objects in the sky. The name...
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Make a simple seismograph
Scientists use special machines called 'seismographs' to record the 'seismic waves', or movements in the earth's crust. Each magnitude...
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Measure the height of your school with the use of the sun
Think of some ways to measure the height of your school building with relative accuracy and ask some of...
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Use a wristwatch and the sun as a compass
A very old method of finding north without a compass is by using your wristwatch, the sun and a...
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Make dirty water pure and drinkable with evaporation & condensation
In the following science experiment you will learn how dirty water can be purified, by using only a container,...
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Measure the height of your school hall ceiling with a helium balloon
There are many fascinating ways of determining the height of a ceiling without having to physically measure its height...
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Use science to pick up an ice cube using only a matchstick
Water in its solid form or 'ice' can be a very interesting substance. Amaze your friends with the following...
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Measure the height of your school hall ceiling with proportion science
Can you think of an easy way to get a relatively accurate estimate of your school-hall's ceiling height? There...
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Use the sun’s infra-red rays to cook a potato
Infra-red rays from the sun can be used to cook food in a similar way to how a microwave...
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Tell the time with your own water clock
In the old days telling time was not as easy as it is today. They used hourglasses, candle clocks...
