Designing Experiments

What shape and size of drinks mat is best for flipping and catching?

Investigate how avalanches occur and how they can be controlled

Design and test a paper helicopter. What is the best design?

Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple simulation game to investigate the properties of such systems.

Do you know which birds are regular visitors where you live?

Build a mini eco-system, and collect and interpret data on how well the plants grow under different conditions.