Discovery zone
Try it yourself!
Three quick experiments you can do right here. No sign-up, no mess, just discovering.
Discovery 01 · About 30 seconds
Light up the circuit
Electricity needs a complete path to flow. Close the switch, then test which things let electricity through the gap.
Close the switch, then fill the gap
Small classroom batteries are safe for experiments like this. Never play with power points or plugs at home.
Discovery 02 · About 30 seconds
Gear workshop
Turn the orange gear and watch the others. Which way do they spin? How fast? Then add a gear in the middle and see what changes.
Gear workshop
| Gear | Teeth | Turns | Direction |
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Discovery 03 · About a minute
Build a strong bridge
Pile blocks on a bridge and watch it bend. Then try a support, triangles or an arch. Which design is strongest?
Build a strong bridge
This is a simplified model. It shows the pattern, not real engineering numbers. Real bridges are designed by engineers using careful maths and testing.
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