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School programs (Victoria)

Information for teachers about interactive science education programs run by CSIRO for students of all ages in Victoria.

CSIRO offers a range of hands-on science programs for students in Victoria, Australia, with most sessions available either at our centre in Highett or at your school.

Prices vary according to the location and number of students participating. Bookings are required for all programs.

Primary school programs

 

Year Level

 

Prep - 2

3 - 4

5 - 6

Air and Weather

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Biodiversity and the World Around Us (NEW!)

 

 

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Cool Chemical Science

 

 

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Energy: Sources and Uses

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Forces, Movement and Simple Machines

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Forensic Frenzy

 

 

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Minibeasts and Miniworlds

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Natural Disasters

 

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Reaction and Change

 

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Robotics
Introducing Robots

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Robotics 
Exploring Robotics - Robots and Design
 

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Robotics
Working with Robots - Programming Basics 

 

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Rockets and Space Exploration

 

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Solids, Liquids and Gases

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Starlab

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Thinking Scientifically

 

 

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Toy Science

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Secondary school programs

 

Year Level

 

7 - 8

9 - 10

VCE

Analytical Instrument Workshop

 

 

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Biodiversity and the World Around Us (NEW!)

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Caveman Chemistry 

 
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Cool Chemical Science

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Energy without CO2

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Forensic Frenzy

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Gene Technology

 

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Genetic Engineering (VCE Biology Unit 4)

 

 

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Materials and Structures (VCE Physics Unit 3)

 

 

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Photonics (VCE Physics Unit 3 & 4)    

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Polymers and Nano-Chemistry (VCE Chemistry Unit 1)    

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The Periodic Table    

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The Science of Good Health

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Thinking Scientifically

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Wonder Stuff: Science to Make You Think (NEW!)

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Special programs

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A family science evening is a great way to bring together students, teachers and parents

Find out about more Science for Schools.

 
 

Fast facts

  • CSIRO runs a range of programs for school students of all ages across Victoria
  • Some programs are run on site at our centre in Highett, others will visit your school
  • Bookings are essential for all programs 

Contact Information

CSIRO Education, Victoria
Phone: 61 3 9252 6387 
Fax: 61 3 9252 6256 

Location

CSIRO Education, Victoria
Graham Rd
Highett VIC 3190
Australia