The Make-it-Molecular Activity

Make-it-molecular is an outreach activity in which people come along, choose a molecule to make, build a model of it and as a reward have their picture taken with it. The hands-on nature of make-it-molecular gives the opportunity for the participant to interact and engage with the molecules, and to have a focus for asking questions and learning about atoms and molecules.

group of girls child with molecule two boys

Click on the molecules below to see examples of make-it-molecular instruction cards. All our instruction cards are available to download from our resources page.

vitaminc prozac   caffeine  
Vitamin C
found in fresh fruit
and vegetables
Prozac
an antidepressant
medicine

Caffeine
the stimulant in
tea and coffee

Make-it-molecular works well with all ages - we have molecules of all shapes and sizes that can provide a challenge whether you are 4, 44 or 104! We work with schools through the Molecules Network and are always interested in forming new partnerships for make-it-molecular activities.

DNA Sculpture

Take a look at some of the enormous molecules we have made as part of make-it-molecular:

Our DNA sculpture was awarded a Guinness World Record in 2002 and is pictured here on display at Trentham Gardens

The beautiful diamond structure from our CARBON RAPTURE exhibition is made from over 30,000 balls representing carbon atoms.

 Diamond