A lemon battery consisting of lemons with wires and nails attached

Science Lab: Experiments for home & school

Come inside the Science Lab and learn how to do your own experiments at home or in the classroom.

Try them yourself or download the Science at Home booklet for more fun experiments.

Discover how a candle works with ANU student Kelvin Meng.

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Dr Angus McAndrew shows you through the sticks game.

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ANU student Isha shows you how to design, construct and test your own wind turbine.

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Dr David Heslop from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences shows you how to test and understand the magnetic properties of rocks.

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Dr Angus McAndrew shows you through the "Boodie Game" a maths challenge you can play at home.

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Create a lemon battery to power an LED light.

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A deceptive illusion using just a coin, a glass and some water. Try this simple experiment to learn about the science of magic!

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What can be used to make crystals, hand warmers, and to make salt and vinegar chips taste super delicious? Let's take a deep dive into sodium acetate, which is also called hot ice!

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A new take on 'remote' learning! Infrared waves are hiding in plain sight when you use a smartphone. Try this activity with different remotes and types of cameras - do you get different results?

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