for parents of junior scientists!
Screaming, arguing, picking fights - and between times bored-bored-BORED?
Well, nobody ever said it would be easy being a parent!
Luckily, Planet Science is here to help.
We’ve rounded up some hands-on activities to enable you to keep your kids amused and busy during rainy days, dark nights and even those dreaded long car journeys.
Are you sitting comfortably? OK then, here we go!
activities
S.P.Y.S.C.I.
Loosely based on the techniques believed to be used by MI5, here’s our dossier on how to conduct undercover activities such as creating codes, using invisible ink, seeing round corners and detecting when someone’s lying … Household items are all you need, and it’s ideal for all ages from 007 up.
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approx 80k
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MAGIC BOX
Who needs to join the magic circle, when you can learn these easy tricks to amaze your family and startle the neighbours? Magician's outfit optional!
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approx 292k
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PLANET SCIENCE FORTUNE TELLERS...
Remember folding up paper to make ‘fortune tellers’ in the playground? Well, it’s a timeless art, and here are a few we’ve prepared earlier for you! To make things easy, they’re pre-printed with colours and images, and are already full of scientific predictions about what your child (or you!) will grow up to become…
game
SPOTTO!
Shuddering at the thought of another long journey with the kids? Here’s the answer – Spotto! An Australian classic, with a scientific twist. Everyone can play – but they’ll need to have sharp eyes and take time out from hitting their siblings…
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approx 96k
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experiments
EXPERIMENT FORTUNE TELLER
Print and fold to see what experiment you'll be doing in the very near future....
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approx 236k
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READY STEADY SCIENCE
Get the kids involved in making their own exploding volcanoes, cocoa craters, big bubbles, soap-propelled boats and other science fun in action. Aprons on for some Ready Steady MESS!
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approx 69k
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quizzes
WHO WANTS TO BE A… SCI-ZILLIONAIRE?!
Another one for long journeys. Buy a few prizes, and get practising your Chris Tarrant tension-building patter… Here’s our selection of 10 question quizzes – all in the name of science and technology.
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approx 68k
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MORE SCI-KNOWLEDGE!
9 more quiz roundups for your in car pleasure. Don't forget to buy some sweeties (or healthy option - delicious raw carrot!) for prizes.
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approx 78k
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