Science with Mat Pty Ltd

21/08/2026

Did you know Science with Mat manufactures Rockets? 🚀 We have supplied Karratha Senior High School with rockets for their Science Week activities. Manufactured in NSW, flown in WA! Contact us if you’re interested in these awesome custom rockets.

12/07/2026

Great to present at CONASTA73 in Brisbane this week on how to teach projectile motion with Air Rockets and Hot Wheels 🔥 🛞 cars. In this very active and hands on workshop, teachers got to learn how I use hot wheels cars to teach projectile motion. Here is the link to Google doc for you use. Thanks for everyone who came along and made this workshop as fun and successful as it was. Science Teachers' Association of Queensland

08/07/2026

Matt is at CONASTA 73 - Brisbane- Living his best life! Connecting with his science community, being inspired and also inspiring… his synopsis will come soon.

14/05/2026

THURSDAY THROWBACK:
We recently watched a Landline episode and were so moved by what Nuffield Scholarship winner (2009) Stuart Barden is doing overseas in Kenya.

WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE YOU AWARE OF TO ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO WORK TOWARD?

Watch the full episode for yourself here:
https://iview.abc.net.au/video/RF2504Q010S00

Scholarship Opportunities for people in the farming, horticulture, fishing or associated sectors:
https://www.nuffield.com.au/our-scholarship-program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhcH0cgTRXY

135 likes. "The Aussie farmer making waves in Kenyan agriculture | ABC NEWS"

10/05/2026

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT:

Upgrade you teaching from The old PSSC style 'Circular Motion' or 'Centripetal Force' system to The modern 'Circular Motion Kit'.

This system is compact, much safer, is fun to do and results are very convincing.
Risk Assess will like to more too.
Find out more here:

The modern 'Circular Motion Kit' is a new way to perform experiments in the classroom so that the results are accurate. The old PSSC style 'Circular Motion' or 'Centripetal Force' system was performed outdoors where weights in the form of washers are spun in a big circle around a student's head. It....

08/05/2026

FRIDAY FUN FACT:
Did you know the science behind defusing a dropped or shaken soft drink?
Thanks Mark Rober!
Try it for yourself!

306K likes, 778 comments. "Secret To Defusing A Soda Gr***de"

06/05/2026

THURSDAY THROWBACK:
Matt was lucky to meet some incredible humans when receiving his PM Prize in Nov 2025.
One is Dr Khoury- the Maths and Stats Extraordinaire!

Have you got some incredible Math students in your classes?
it's STEM at it's finest.

He is recognised for using applied mathematics to translate scientific research into actionable evidence.
His work has guided drug development for malaria and vaccine policies for COVID-19 and mpox. His discoveries have helped protect some of the most vulnerable populations and contributed to saving thousands of lives around the world.

5 likes. "2025 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year:  Dr David Khoury"

05/05/2026

CHALLENGE: 🧪✨ Make Oobleck with 2 ingredients!
Show us your pics — punch it, let it drip, roll it into a ball, or watch a bead sink slowly. 🎥📸

What it shows: non‑Newtonian fluid — it acts like a solid under stress and a liquid when relaxed. 🔬➡️🧊💧

Mix ratio: 2 parts cornstarch : 1 part water
• 1 cup cornstarch (adjust for class/family) 🌽
• 1/2 cup water (+ a little extra if needed) 💧

You’ll need: large bowl, spoon, optional food colouring 🌈, tray or newspaper for easy cleanup 📰

How to:
1. Pour cornstarch into bowl. 🥣
2. Add about half the water and stir. 🔄
3. Add remaining water gradually until the texture holds under pressure but flows when relaxed. 👋➡️✋
4. Play: squeeze, punch, roll, drip, or let a bead sink slowly. 👐👊

Kids love the squish — parents love how simple it is. 😄👍

to be featured! 🌟

28/04/2026

THE TICKER TIMER:
Measure speed, velocity and acceleration with the Advanced Mechanics Ticker Timer Kit — reliable, classroom-ready timing at 25/50 Hz for clear motion graphs and practical mechanics labs.

Bring motion to life - Perfect for kinematics labs and demonstrations, this kit provides accurate timing pulses (25/50 Hz) for easy measurement of displacement, velocity and acceleration.

Durable and easy to set up — ideal for classroom labs and student investigations.

Learn more:

The IEC 2 speed (25 & 50Hz) DC Recording Timer is very similar to the AC Recording timer, but generates the 25 & 50Hz electronically from an AC or DC source or 12V.AC or DC PlugPak. A microprocessor is used for the job and a slide switch selects the frequency. The heavy diecast base with the...

24/04/2026

🌺🕯️🎖️LEST WE FORGET -Science fact for ANZAC Day 🌺🕯️🎖️

ANZAC biscuits were designed for long shelf life —
no eggs and a high-sugar, low-moisture recipe slows microbial growth, while rolled oats and golden syrup bind and preserve the biscuits, making them ideal for soldiers’ rations.