There is a blackout and you are stuck without power for a few days. Help your family by building a solar powered oven to cook your food. Build a solar oven that can get to over 80’C using everyday materials. This is a fun and easy activity that can be done by anyone that can use a pair of scissors. The end result is incredibly effective and can easily be extended to learn about scientific measurements and controls. The worksheet is self-contained on one sheet of paper minimising the amount of printing required. Instructions are included on the worksheet. Materials needed: Worksheet Scissors Cling Wrap Thermometer (optional) Colour pencils to decorate Follow up questions: How could you make your oven even hotter? How could you keep your oven hot even after the sun goes down?

Build a bionic hand using simple materials to replicate the function of our hands! This is a fun and easy activity that can be done by anyone that can use a pair of scissors. The end result is surprisingly realistic and satisfying to make. The worksheet is self-contained on one sheet of paper minimising the amount of printing required. Instructions are included on the worksheet. Materials needed: Worksheet Straws String Sticky tape Scissors Follow up questions: Identify each part of your bionic hand compared to your own hand? How do you think the materials in the bionic hand compare to the materials in your own hand?