For full functionality of this website, please enable JavaScript.

Site header. Includes: search, main navigation and secondary navigation

Scitech - Welcoming endless curiosity

Scitech / Explore / At Home

Challenges

See science in action! Inspire curiosity, creativity and problem solving,
with at-home science projects for kids.

Showing all challenges

A graphic image of a cat next to a tree looking up at a moon.

Moon Journal

Your mission is to set aside some time each day to look at the Moon and record your observations in a Moon journal.

A graphic image of two recycling bins.

Plastic ID

Plastic is everywhere in our lives – but do you know exactly how much stuff in your home is made of plastic? Let's investigate!

A graphic image of a red bird in a tree.

Backyard Bird Count

Go on an adventure to learn about the birds in your area and build a habitat that will attract more native species.

A man in a blue shirt talking to a camera with his hands gesticulating.

What is Tinker and Create?

Introducing our new series, Tinker & Create. Get hands-on at home with these guided STEM challenges.

A woman writing hello using phosphorescence on a wall.

Science Behind Scitech:
Drawing with Light

Explore the magic of ‘photons’ by creating a drawing with light, using long exposure camera settings.

Young boy colours in at a table.

Make. Believe. At Home

If you love Scitech then you will love Make. Believe. At Home. With three fun activities that will inspire you to think, …

Pretty as a picture! This natural photo frame is made up of Tamala Limestone, found along more than 1000km of WA coast, from Shark Bay to nearly Albany. More accurately called 'aeolian calcarenite', this type of rock is made up of broken shell fragments brought ashore by waves and wind, and cemented by calcium carbonate. . 📸: @nature_camping_kids_ . . . #perthlife #explorewa #thisiwa #westernaustralia #perthbeaches #hamersleypools #indianocean #natureswindow #geology #limestone #geologyrocks

This week, we’re getting serious about the brightest star in the sky! 🌟 . Tune in to Audio Guide to the Galaxy to discover why Sirius shines so bright and where it sits in the canine constellation. . Find the latest episode on your podcast app of choice, or visit our website (link in bio). . . . #nightsky #astronomy #stars #stargazing #underthestars #space #spacepodcast #sirius

Next week we're offering FREE entry for teachers! Come and explore our educational offerings before you head back to the classroom for the new year. 👩‍🏫✨ . You are free to visit anytime between 11-4pm — just book your ticket online using your TRBWA Teacher Registration number (link in bio). . . . #teachersperth #whatsonperth

The human brain is pretty incredible. It's made up of approximately 80 billion nerve cells, called neurons that need to talk to each to keep your body functioning and your mind ticking. Here you can see the connections between brain cells! 📸: Jason Kirk / Quynh Nguyen / @nikoninstruments . . . #microscopy #microscopic #underthemicroscope #mindblowing #neurons

A decorative pattern.

Site mobile footer. Includes: Find us info, Social links, Logo, About scitech, Government of Western Australia logo and footer links.

Start chatting with us