How to Write a Creepy Ghost Story
Ghost stories have been around for thousands of years. The Assyrians wrote them down from around 3,000 BCE (that’s over 5,000 years ago) but spoken versions were probably much older. Shakespeare was a fan of a phantom or two, and featured them in at least six of his plays. How do you write a truly […]
Magicats – Witches cats
Magicats – Why do witches have cats? The popular image of a witch wearing a pointed hat and riding through the Halloween sky just wouldn’t be complete without a graceful black cat sharing her broomstick. But why do witches always have a cat? Why has this animal come to symbolise magic and witchcraft? Home is […]
The Pendle Witches
The Witches of Pendle Hill Witches in fiction are such fun. We enjoy hating the nasty ones, and laugh when their magic fails and they disappear in a puff of smoke: POUF! But it was no fun at all, in the past, when real people were accused of witchcraft. With their charms, remedies, spells and […]
Titanic’s Sister Ships
Titanic’s sister ships The Titanic, because of its tragic demise after hitting an iceberg in 1912, has become an icon in the history of seafaring but, did you know that she had two equally gigantic sister ships belonging to the White Star Line which also had their share of misfortune? RMS Olympic First to float […]
Famous Shipwrecks
Sunken treasure – the oldest shipwreck in the world Sailing around the Mediterranean in the ancient world was very dangerous. Sailors risked their lives every time they set sail. Sometimes ships hit hidden rocks or sank in storms. The oldest shipwreck in the world is one of these ships, and it was piled high with […]
Sink or Swim
SINK OR SWIM? If you want to see a deep-water shipwreck, you are going to need some sort of submersible. Submersibles are slightly different from submarines because they are not fully autonomous (they cannot function alone). They usually have an umbilical connecting them to a support vehicle, which provides power and gases both for depth […]
Iceberg Experiment
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE ICE MELTS? Our planet has a lot of water. Around 71 per cent of the Earth’s surface is covered in it. Most of it is in the oceans, it is salty and undrinkable; only about 3.5 per cent is fresh water. This fresh water is found in lakes, rivers and streams […]
Top 5 Tips for Starting Secondary School
Top 5 Tips for Starting Secondary School Starting secondary school is an exciting time, marking a new chapter filled with loads of opportunities and adventures. BUT, it can also be feel really scary. Here, AQUILAnaut Maisie shares her top 5 tips to make the transition feel tip-top! Getting lost When I started secondary school, getting […]
Cloud drawing challenge
Cloud Drawing Challenge Do you often see faces and shapes in random objects? Do you see two eyes and a mouth in a plug socket? How about when you look up to the sky? Does that cloud look more like a bunny rabbit with a perfectly fluffy tail than a cloud, to you? There’s a […]
Forest Figures
FOREST MATHS TRAIL You probably already know that woodlands are vital for the planet’s wellbeing, but did you know they’re also the ideal place to learn something new? Yep – forests have everything you might want in the perfect study space: good vibes, fresh air and loads of snacks and comfy beanbags more opportunities for […]
31 Days of Living like a Londoner
31 Days of Living Like a Londoner – Summer Challenge Want to experience life in the Big Smoke without actually… you know, going there? No problem at all. You can recreate the lifestyle from anywhere in the world, without even leaving home – just follow our helpful guide. Day 1 Turn an old bit of […]