science workshops  
 
 
     

Young Astronomers - up to 30 students per program

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An introduction to astronomy designed for students from Reception to Yr 2.  Use games, models, pictures, stories and dress-ups and drawing to provide an overview of our solar system, our place in space and an introduction to the concept of constellations. This program avoids the need for a planetarium, which can be expensive and often scary for younger children.

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soon

R - Yr 2

Requirements:
table, a cleared room with plenty of empty space, access to electricity

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Space Science (Primary) - up to 30 students per program

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This interactive 90 minute program begins by exploring the movement of objects in the night sky, the phases of the moon and seasonal changes.  Then we will explore rockets by setting off a variety of different (and flameless) rockets outdoors and finding their similarities to and differences from real rockets.

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soon

Yr 3-7

Requirements:
table, a cleared room with plenty of empty space, access to electricity

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Space Science (Secondary) - up to 30 students per program

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This interactive 90 minute program begins by exploring the movement of objects in the night sky, the phases of the moon and seasonal changes.  We then explore how astronomers know so much about space, with an overview of astronomy ranging from telescopes through spectroscopy to stellar evolution and the big bang.

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soon

Yr 8-11

Requirements:
table, a cleared room with plenty of empty space, access to electricity

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Bioinformatics, biotech and genetics

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year level

Using computer animations, models and discussion, this 90 minute presentation can serve as either an introduction to or revision for your genetics unit.  As well as covering gene transcription, protein formation and genetic diseases, it also looks at the importance of the humane genome project and the new science of bioinformatics.  The session ends with a group discussion on current ethical issues raised by the technology – a useful starting point for year 12 social issues essays. Any number of students per 90 minute session.

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soon

Yr 10-12

Requirements:
table, access to electricity

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Amazing Maths - up to 30 students per program

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year level

Practice logical reasoning, number skills, shape manipulation and pattern recognition with this collection of over sixty mathematically inspired and beautifully designed puzzles and games.  It may be some time before your students realise that they are actually doing maths – and enjoying it!

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soon

Yr 4-12

Requirements:
Any standard classroom, with a whiteboard and tables

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Inside Your Body - up to 60 students per program

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year level

A fun and interactive tour of the human body and some of the amazing (and disgusting) things it does. Try to work as hard as your heart.  Follow the journey of your food “from chew to poo”.  Explore the five senses – and a few more you never knew you had!  You’ll never look at yourself the same way again.

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soon

Yr 3-9

Requirements:
table, access to water

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Electrickery - up to 60 students per program

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year level

Discover more than you ever wanted to know about electricity, magnets, atoms and electrons during this truly hair raising show.  Light up a fluorescent lamp without plugging it in, see ferrofluids dance and flow, see Lenz’s Law defy gravity, and generate up to 400,000 Volts with the Van De Graaf generator.

coming
soon

Yr 3-10

Requirements:
table, access to electricity, any computers must be unplugged

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Energy and Matter package

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A combination of two shows with plenty of bangs, flames and special effects.  What is energy?  How can I get some?  What do I do with it?  What is matter?  What does it do? Experience physical and chemical changes with help from liquid nitrogen, flames and bubbles.

coming
soon

Yr 4-9

Requirements:
table, access to water. Small amounts of smoke will be produced during the show - avoid placing the table directly below smoke detectors.

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Science, Magic and Critical Thinking package

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year level

A 90 minute combination of stage magic and stunning optical illusions that will have your students questioning everything.  Help your students develop a healthy critical outlook on paranormal claims and explore the tricks that our own senses can play on us.

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soon

Yr 4-12

Requirements:
table, access to electricity

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Big Bangs and Music package

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year level

A 90 minute combination of 2 popular and fun traditional science shows - the 'Big Bang Balloons' show and the 'Sound of Music' show. These shows have been performed for many years to crowds of all ages and are perfect for engaging younger children in the fun of science.

coming
soon

R - Yr 4

Requirements:
table, access to water.

 
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