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CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

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1300 363 400

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enquiries@csiro.au

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CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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Who needs a smart phone? Explore technology on your own terms.

Make your own kite by following these instructions from TV's SCOPE. While you're flying it, learn about the Bernoulli principle and Newton's Laws.

In this Double Helix Science Club activity you'll learn how to make your own black hole clock and about different ways to keep time.

In this Double Helix Science Club activity you'll learn how to make your own underwater viewer so you can study your aquatic friends without the surface of the water interfering with your view.

In this Double Helix Science Club activity you'll learn how to make your own pinhole camera and find out how light creates pictures.

Construct your own sundial and learn how to tell the time without a watch or clock.

Get your hands dirty and make a machine, building or circuit with the instructions in these constructive activities.

Make your own barbecue by harnessing the power of the sun! Follow the instructions in this activity from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club.

This activity from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club provides instructions on how to make your own sparkler pictures. Learn a bit about how your camera and sparklers work while having fun.

This activity from CSIRO's Double Helix Club provides instructions on how to make your toy it's very own parachute. But how does a parachute work? Find out for yourself in this activity.

CSIRO Education takes safety seriously in all of our activities. While we ensure all activities and demonstrations are as safe as possible, there are some precautions which all young scientists need to keep in mind.

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South Australia

Phone: 61 8 8463 5920

Email: education.sa@csiro.au

Explore CSIRO

Community

CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

Contact

Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

More contact options

About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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