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National Science Week: Activities for students

A selection of resources and activities for National Science Week

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Activities for Students

How to make Sugar Glass

It looks like glass, it behaves like glass, it is sharp like glass, but you can eat it!

Build a Marble Run with Lego

DIY Science

DIY Science

Science projects to try at home, especially if you can't get out and about

Glass Jar Upcycling

Think before you throw - we have 3 great ideas on how to upcycle your old glass jars.

Build a Telescope

Build a telescope with 20x magnification, equal to Galileo’s best, with instructions from BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

Sydney Science Trail

References

References

Dees, S. (2019, January 31). How to Build an EPIC LEGO Marble Run. Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls. https://frugalfun4boys.com/epic-lego-marble-run/

In the kitchen with Matt. (2019, Noevmber 1). How to Make Sugar Glass | Easy Edible Glass Recipe [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/myZGkibZhTE

Parrish, M. (2021, February 23). Build your own Galilean telescope. Sky at Night magazine. https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/diy/build-your-own-galilean-telescope/

Scienceweek.net.au. (n.d.). DIY Science. https://www.scienceweek.net.au/diy-science/

Surrey Environment Partnership. (2020, June 24). Upcycling ideas: Glass jars [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/0FU0QoC_ZPU