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Hands On Projects And Simple Tools
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Make Your Own Sugru Substitute
Sugru is a mouldable silicone rubber glue or clay that sticks to almost anything, moulds like play-dough, then cures overnight. You can create an inexpensive alternative using just… learn more
Making Musical Instruments from Junk
This book by Nic Penny offers a wealth of ideas for making satisfying musical instruments from everyday and junk materials. It is aimed at children aged eight and… learn more
Plywood Hot Wire Foam Cutter
Styrofoam is a great material and can be used for many things like prototyping, prop making and even RC airplanes. Cutting Styrofoam can be very tricky though. The… learn more
Science Experiments Around Your Home
This resource provides simple experiments to ask questions and get answers, allowing your students to become scientists. Here are a set of experiments with ingredients you can find… learn more
Smartphone Digital Microscope
A video showing the steps to build the platform and the gorgeous results. Check out Smartphone to Microscope for $10 on this page. learn more
Smartphone to Microscope for $10
Transform your smartphone into a powerful digital microscope with a stand you can build for for about $10. learn more
How to Make a Volcano Science Project
A volcano is a mountain or a hill with an opening where magma is pushed out into the Earth’s surface with immense force. As soon as magma reaches… learn more
Plant Science On-Site Activity Resources
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humans and to… learn more