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Thinking Scientifically

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:14:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Thinking Scientifically program for students in Years 5-8.

Jumping Jelly Genes

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:43:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Jumping Jelly Genes program for students in Years 10-12.

Designer Genes

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:39:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Designer Genes program for students in Years 9-12.

Science at Play

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:34:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Science at Play program for students in preschool to year 2.

Wanted: Dead or Never Alive

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:32:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Wanted: Dead or Never Alive program for students in Years 3 to 6.

Simple Machines

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Simple Machines program for students in Years 5 - 8.

Solids, Liquids and Gases

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Solids, Liquids and Gases program for students in years 3-8.

Robotics

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:25:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Robotics program for students Preschool to Year 9.

Photonics

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:23:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Photonics program for students in Years 9-10.

Phantastic Physics

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:22:44 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Phantastic Physics program for students in Years 4-10.

Little Animals in a Big World

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:21:09 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Little Animals in a Big World program for students in Preschool to Year 2.

Forensic Frenzy

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:17:05 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Forensic Frenzy program for students in Years 5-8.

Eletricity and Magnetism

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:15:26 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Eletricity and Magnetism program for students in Years 3-8.

DNA to the Max

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:14:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on DNA to the Max program for students in Years 10-12.

Cool Chemistry for Juniors

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:04:39 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Cool Chemistry for Juniors program for students in Years 5 - 8.

Cool Chemistry for Seniors

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:04:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Cool Chemistry for Seniors program for students in Years 9-12.

Colour Fun

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:03:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Colour Fun program for students in Kindergarten to Year 6.

Chemistry Show

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:51:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the Chemistry Show for students in Years 4-8.

Body Works

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:46:00 +1000

Information for teachers about the hands-on Body Works program for students in Years 4-6.

How GPS works

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:27:06 +1100

Follow these instructions to make a basic GPS and create a treasure hunt for your friends.

Star power

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:45:42 +1100

Make your own star projector to learn more about constellations.

Venue hire

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:39:40 +1100

The Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre provides venue hire, including catering.

Popcorn dating

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:15:31 +1100

Follow these instructions to find out how popcorn relates to carbon dating.

Lolly fountain

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:15:00 +1100

Learn more about gases by creating a soft drink fountain using lollies. What a sweet way to find out more about chemistry!

Money to burn

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:15:00 +1100

Follow these instructions to carry out a fiery chemical trick.

How to make sherbet

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:15:00 +1100

Follow these instructions to create an acid-base reaction in your mouth!

Shrinkie shapes

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:15:00 +1100

Follow these instructions to find out about the amazing shrinking properties of some plastics.

Coloured shadows

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:36:00 +1100

Make different coloured shadows using torches and cellophane.

Collide a ball

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:56:00 +1100

Use bouncing balls to demonstrate collisions and energy transfer.

Charge your light bulbs

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:13:00 +1100

Light up a fluorescent tube using static electricity.

Venue hire

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:26:00 +1100

Interested in hosting a function at the CSIRO Discovery Centre? We offer a wide range of event packages and flexible catering options to suit your needs!

Wobbly balloon

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:07:00 +1100

Learn about gravity and air resistance as you make a balloon wobble through the air.

Make a cloud

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:59:53 +1100

Follow these directions to make a cloud in a jar.

Sedimentary crackles

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:51:05 +1100

Geology is a lot easier to digest when chocolate is involved.

Minibeasts Junior

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:33:00 +1100

Information for teachers about the Minibeasts Junior program for Transition - Year 2.

Push and Pull - Young scientist student workshop (Reception to Year 3)

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:34:31 +1100

'Push and Pull', a workshop designed for students from Reception to Year 3, provides young learners with the opportunity to observe, investigate, share and record their observations about forces. Using hands-on equipment, students examine some of the ways in which forces are applied and the resultant outcome.

Creative Chemistry: New 2013 - Student workshop (Years 4-7)

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:57:46 +1100

What makes things change and what affects how fast changes occur? Are changes reversible? Through a series of hands-on experiments students observe chemical and physical changes including energy and temperature changes.

Atmosphere, Climate and Weather: New 2103 - Student workshop (Years 4-7)

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:47:17 +1100

Information about the Atmosphere, Weather and Climate hands-on workshop for Years 4-7 students in South Australia, including booking details.

School holiday fun at the Dish

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:19:18 +1100

The Parkes radio telescope is running a series of free activities throughout January.

Best of illusions

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:41:55 +1100

Astound your family and friends with our best collection of illusions. They'll be sure to amaze and astound your addled brains!

Lolly metamaterials

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:30:00 +1100

Follow these instructions to learn about metamaterials and the amazing properties they gain from their unusual structures.

Need a hand?

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:15:00 +1100

Follow these instructions to learn more about how hands work. All it takes is a little cardboard and string.

Pollen trap

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:10:00 +1100

When spring is in the air, you might be able to take a closer look at pollen. Find out how with this Double Helix activity.

Paper seeds

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:01:00 +1100

This Double Helix Science Club activity shows you how to make a type of paper that will grow into a plant!

Public Events NSW

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:53:21 +1000

CSIRO Education is now adding community events to their suite of popular science outreach programs!

We are now offering shows, stalls and science hands on workshops for your upcoming public events such as festivals, fetes and community open days.

CarbonKids

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1000

CarbonKids is an educational program that combines the latest in climate science with education in sustainability.

Friends-of-Discovery

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 08:21:00 +1000

If you love science why not join our new and exciting Friends of Discovery program? You can join as an individual or as a family which will give you access to a range of discounts and special activities and excursions throughout the year.

Collections

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:01:00 +1000

From the sketches made by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander on Cook's 1770 Endeavour voyage through to the work of our current Artist in Residence, CSIRO houses a number of science collections important to the nation, while having over the years amassed a collection of art and portraiture of significance.

Film

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:51:00 +1000

CSIRO is the major partner in Australia's premier science film festival, SCINEMA, which explores science on the big screen. SCINEMA screens at 400+ venues across Australia every National Science Week.

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Thinking Scientifically

Jumping Jelly Genes

Designer Genes

Science at Play

Wanted: Dead or Never Alive

Simple Machines

Solids, Liquids and Gases

Robotics

Photonics

Phantastic Physics

Little Animals in a Big World

Forensic Frenzy

Eletricity and Magnetism

DNA to the Max

Cool Chemistry for Juniors

Cool Chemistry for Seniors

Colour Fun

Chemistry Show

Body Works

How GPS works

Star power

Venue hire

Popcorn dating

Lolly fountain

Money to burn

How to make sherbet

Shrinkie shapes

Coloured shadows

Collide a ball

Charge your light bulbs

Venue hire

Wobbly balloon

Make a cloud

Sedimentary crackles

Minibeasts Junior

Push and Pull - Young scientist student workshop (Reception to Year 3)

Creative Chemistry: New 2013 - Student workshop (Years 4-7)

Atmosphere, Climate and Weather: New 2103 - Student workshop (Years 4-7)

School holiday fun at the Dish

Best of illusions

Lolly metamaterials

Need a hand?

Pollen trap

Paper seeds

Sponsors

Public Events NSW

CarbonKids

Friends-of-Discovery

Collections

Film