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Garbage Bin Archaeology

Dig a little deeper into what we throw away

7+ Experiments and activities
Four limestone blocks layout as a keyboard on a metal stand, with one blue plastic and metal mallets attached.
Small Lithophone

Percussion instruments generate vibration and sound when they are struck with a mallet.

6+ Exhibits Exhibit
A young boy looking at his reflection and laughing.
Mirror Fun

Create an infinite mirror by placing two mirrors facing each other.

2-5 Experiments and activities
A white card standing upright with a pink-and-green spotted star on the front. A plastic cup is sitting next to the card, and three coloured markers are sitting in front.
Chromatography Card

Now it's a star. What will change when you add the water?

5+ Experiments and activities
Logo: Questacon Science Play
Growing Things

Young children are still forming their opinion on what is alive and what isn’t. If you allow them to watch a carrot top grow they see that if you give it water and sun, the carrot grows and is alive.

2-5 Experiments and activities