Your mission. Invent your own «What if…?» questions — and then think one of them through: what would really change?

How it works

«What if…?» is one of the oldest idea machines in the world. Writers, inventors and scientists use it all the time. Some examples to get you going:

• What if animals could talk — but only on Sundays?
• What if it rained lemonade?
• What if school started at midnight?
• What if everyone could fly — but only one metre high?

Step 1: write at least five what-if questions of your own. Wild is welcome! Step 2: pick the one you like best and think it through. What would change at school? At home? What would be the funniest thing that could happen?

Write it

Done? Compare with ideas from the lab — and remember: there is no single right answer.