Apple Boats
Prepare for some fruity fun! Do apples float or sink? You might be able to guess the answer because we’re going to turn this delicious snack into a boat! Join…
Shadow Art
Play with light and shadow as you make a work of art with your toys in the sunshine! Materials Need: Paper Writing Utensils Toys Sunshine (or another light source)
Can You Crack The Code?
Check out the awesome Escape Games created by participants in this summer’s Virtual Library Lockdown: Create & Crack the Code program! You’ll have just 20 minutes to complete each challenge…
Nature Mandala
Here’s a fun activity you can do after a walk in the forest! Join Miss Laura as she shows you how you can use whatever sticks, flowers, bark, or leaves…
The Virtual Science Fair presents… Invisible Ink
Calling all spies and special agents! Learn to write a secret message and watch it be revealed. For this simple experiment all you need is lemon juice and a hair…
Creating Cloud Dough
Clear out the sandbox because it’s time to make cloud dough! This super simple mixture creates the softest sensory play of all time! But you’ll want a big bin to…
The Virtual Science Fair presents… A Paper Hovercraft
You’ve made a paper airplane…but have you ever made a paper hovercraft? Let’s explore air pressure with this fun experiment! Try it yourself and share a video with Miss Sarah…
Bubble Snakes
Bubbles are the best and bubble snakes are a fun addition to any bubble play! How do you build the tool to create a bubble snake? It’s simple! Reuse a…
The Virtual Science Fair presents: Dry Erase Swimming
Can we make a fish “swim” off our plate using water and a dry erase marker? Join Miss Sarah for this week’s Virtual Science Fair to find out!
Aluminum Foil Boats
Float away in a foil boat! This malleable material is perfect for building a brilliantly buoyant boat! But the truly telling test is how much weight this watercraft can withstand….
The Virtual Science Fair presents…Chromatography
What happens when markers and water mix on a coffee filter? Join Miss Sarah for Week 3 of the Virtual Science Fair to find out!
The Oil Spill Cleanup Experiment
Ever wondered how oil spills get cleaned up so that waters don’t stay polluted? Experiment with Miss Jessica to see if you can figure it out!
The Virtual Science Fair presents… Magic Pepper
How does soap fight off germs? Let’s see it in action with this simple science experiment you can try at home. There might even be a special guest appearance from…
The Virtual Science Fair presents… Sink or Float
Welcome to the Virtual Science Fair! This week, we’re trying a simple “Sink or Float” experiment. Aspiring scientists and curious kids can try this experiment at home!
More Mini Greenhouses
Flowers are blooming all around! Make your own mini greenhouse with Miss Jessica to discover how plants grow from seeds to flowers.
Puffy Paint
Step up your art game by learning how to make puffy paint out of just a few kitchen ingredients! Learn more about this experiment or find other activities to try…
Tynker Challenge
Who doesn’t love a BBQ’d Burger? Check out Tynker‘s special Father’s Day coding challenge and learn how to use block-based coding to create the Ultimate Dad Burger!
Electrified Ketchup
Can Miss Jessica create electricity from ketchup? Watch to see how it’s done and look for more experiments on the Ontario Science Center’s website!
Hour of Code
Learn the building blocks of computer science with one hour tutorials and activities presented by Hour of Code! Their step-by-step process introduce new blocks of code gradually and is sure…
Fireworks In A Jar
Learn about density in a colourful way! Join special guest Olivia as she shows you how to create your own Fireworks in a Jar. Have you been doing any cool…
#LLCBuildingChallenge
Take your LEGO building to the next level and get inspired with weekly building challenges, straight from LEGOLAND, California! Join Master Builders, Miss Laura, and others by using #LLCBuildingChallenge to…
Keeping Cool with Science Buddies
Learn all about insulation in this experiment from Science Buddies with Miss Jessica! This week we’re trying to build our own coolers out of household materials. Find other STEM science…
The Wonder Challenge
Even if you don’t have a robot at home, you don’t have to stop building your coding skills! The 9 Week Wonder Challenge is available to anyone! You’ll develop your…