Science at home resources

Explore and learn with Ingenium! Grow your love of science with these fun resources.

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a 3D model of a red Pengo Pallee aircraft on top of a Christmas tree

Experiments and crafts

Build your own aircraft

Create your own fleet! Download and build 3D paper models of aircraft from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum collection. Let your imagination soar!

Three clear plastic cups sitting on a white surface. The left cup has turquoise liquid in it and it says "Baking soda/Bicarbonate de soda," the middle cup has purple liquid in it and says "Control/controle," the right cup has pink liquid in it and says "vinegar/vinaigre."

Experiments and crafts

Cabbage pH indicator

In this experiment, explore the acidity of different household items by making a universal indicator with red cabbage.

Text and video panels from the Health in Space: Daring to Explore travelling exhibition.

Videos and podcasts

Health in Space video series

Cooperation is critical for the success of both current missions and future space expeditions. What they learn can also help solve medical challenges on Earth.

Eight brightly-coloured holiday cards are arranged on a wooden tabletop; each card features different aviation-themed images. Christmas décor is visible in the foreground and background of the image.

Experiments and crafts

Hope takes flight: Aviation-themed cards

Create your own original greeting cards, decorated with aircraft and Canada’s “first flight covers”, for your loved ones and friends.

A black-and-white image depicts a front view of a biplane flying over flat land.

Virtual exhibitions

Historical “flypast”: Canada’s first airmail deliveries

Since 1918, Canadians have been sending airmail from one community to another — sharing greetings with family and friends.

Experiments and crafts

Water microscope

Microscopes might seem like the kind of thing found only in big labs, but did you know you can make one yourself with materials you already have?

A light coloured hand on top of a white surface is being picked with a cork that has two toothpicks in it.

Experiments and crafts

Testing skin sensitivity

Discover how sensitive your skin really is with this fun science at home experiment. Test your sense of touch and learn how sensory receptors work in different parts of your body.

Science explained

Stargazing

At its simplest, stargazing is exactly what it sounds like: taking the time to look at what’s above you in the night sky.

Experiments and crafts

Solar oven

On hot days, it feels like the sun could fry an egg on the ground. Maybe it can! Try making this solar-powered oven to cook yourself some delicious treats.

Two glass jars filled with water and eggs.

Experiments and crafts

Shell acidification

Climate change is acidifying our oceans – and fast. In this experiment, you’ll be able to see one of the problems it causes to mollusks.

Paper snowflake covered in crystalized salt.

Experiments and crafts

Salt crystal snowflakes

Real snowflakes always have six points. Ice crystal molecules merge together in a hexagonal shape. Taking a closer look…

An aerial shot of a child's hands playing with orange playdough on a wooden surface.

Experiments and crafts

Pumpkin spice playdough

A free downloadable recipe offered by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum to cook at home: Pumpkin spice playdough.

Three origami paper rabbit faces are lined up, sitting on a white background. One is blue, one is white, and one is purple; each has a cartoon-style face in black ink. Behind the paper rabbits are a collection of brightly coloured eggs and decorative wooden rabbits.

Experiments and crafts

Origami rabbit

This cute, origami rabbit is perfect for Easter! Suitable for beginners. An activity to try from home from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.

Experiments and crafts

Make your own paper

We all know that recycling is good for the planet — but how exactly does it work? In this experiment, discover how to make brand-new paper from the old.