Technology experiments

Make your own kite by following these instructions from TV's SCOPE. While you're flying it, learn about the Bernoulli principle and Newton's Laws.

In this Double Helix Science Club experiment you'll learn how to make your own pinhole camera and find out how light creates pictures.

Construct your own sundial and learn how to tell the time without a watch or clock.

Make your own barbecue by harnessing the power of the sun! Follow the instructions in this activity from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club.

This experiment from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club provides instructions on how to make your own sparkler pictures. Learn a bit about how your camera and sparklers work while having fun.

This experiment from CSIRO's Double Helix Club provides instructions on how to make your toy it's very own parachute. But how does a parachute work? Find out for yourself in this experiment.

Use this form to give Double Helix Science Club membership for Christmas - the gift that provides fun and knowledge all year long for just A$26 (for addresses within Australia). Double Helix is fantastic for young scientists, offering events, magazines and much more. (2 pages)