The Sun is shining and we’re heading to the beach to seek out science! Meet some rock pool-dwellers, discover how to engineer the strongest possible sandcastle, investigate how water power can move a boat you can build yourself.
Take a closer look at some of the amazing animals you might find on and close to the beach – including a jellyfish with shimmering rainbow colours, a fish that looks like a shoelace and a curious creature who uses its 'beard' to climb! You’ll also learn how to help protect our oceans by knotting your own reusable bottle carrier and meet Emily Stevenson, a young scientist who’s leading the fight against plastic pollution.
Unearth the surprising science behind metal detectors, meet a 19th-century scientist who studied sea creatures using glass boxes, and take a deep dive into the incredible superpowers of octopuses – from camouflage to escaping predators in a puff of ink!
Tagged in: Engineering, Outdoor experiments, Water
