ActewAGL's Amazing World of Science offers school shows and workshops which are available to schools outside of the ACT.
These events will be run at a variety of central venues around Canberra (see each individual listing for specific details).
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Gross Out Workshop | Gross yourself and others out! Learn about weird body functions at this 'gross' workshop. FREE workshop. August 5-7 and 12-14 at the Shine Dome | Product Details |
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Bad Science (Yrs 7-12) | The Bad Science Show is a fun and entertaining curriculum based science show exploring scientific misconceptions. 45 minutes, 11am and 2pm. Week 1, Thursday - Friday, The John Curtin School of Medical. $6 per head. | Product Details |
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Booming for Beginners (Yrs K-6) | What do a liquid nitrogen filled balloon, a loaded film canister, and a pressurised soft drink bottle all have in common? 45 minutes; Week 1; Thursday - Friday; 11am; Shine Dome | Product Details |
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Compost Cake (Yrs 3-6) | Katya Konsumption had just moved into town and she's having trouble with her bins. What's this contamination sticker mean? 45 minutes; Thursday Week 2; 10am, 2pm; Shine Dome | Product Details |
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Great Big Science Gig (Yrs 7-12) | With live music, science demonstrations and audience interaction, GBSG is science rock cabaret. 90 minutes; Thursday Week 2; 10.30am; The John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU | Product Details |
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Little White Russlyn Bag (Yrs K-4) | Little White Russlyn Bagg is on her way through the big, dark forest to see her Grandmother when she discovers three bins. 45 minutes; Week 2; Thursday - Friday; 12pm; Shine Dome | Product Details |
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MadLab (Yrs 3-12) | It's electronic gizmo paradise. Choose from over a dozen DIY soldering projects. 90 minutes; Week 1 and 2; Thursday - Friday; 9.30am, 12pm, 2.30pm; CSIRO Discovery | Product Details |
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Maths Olympics (Yrs 7-10) | Through an hour of music, comedy, dance and MATHS, Simon communicates the passion needed to be #1 in the world’s greatest sport. 45 minutes; Week 2; Thursday - Friday; The John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU | Product Details |
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Mighty Mural (Yrs 4-6) | Take a tour of the Murray-Darling Basin and its amazing wildlife via creating a mural of recycled materials. 60 minutes; Week 1; Thursday - Friday; 10am, 12pm, 2pm; CSIRO Discovery | Product Details |
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Planet of the Primes (Yrs 4-8) | Join Maths Man on an intergalactic audio-visual adventure as he explores the mysterious Planet of the Primes. 45 minutes; Week 2; Thursday 12 August at 1.30pm and Friday 13 August at 11am; The John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU | Product Details |
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Powerful Plants (Yrs 7-12) | Look directly at the building blocks of life by extracting DNA from living plant tissue. 45 minutes; Week 2; Thursday; 10am, 12pm, 2pm; CSIRO Discovery | Product Details |
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Science NON Fiction (Yrs 7-12) | The history and science of lasers” commemorates the 50th birthday of the laser in 2010. 45 minutes; Week 1; Thursday - Friday; 9.30am, 12.30pm; The John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU | Product Details |
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Sustain-Ability! (YrsK-6) | Everyone’s talking about climate change and sustainability, but what’s it all mean and what can you do about it? 45 minutes; Week 1; Thursday - Friday; 1pm; Shine Dome | Product Details |
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Sustainability Challenge (Yrs 7-12) | “Sustainability” it’s important, it’s a way of life, it’s a Challenge! 1 hour; Week 2; Thursday - Friday; 10am, 11.30am, 2.30pm; The John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU FREE | Product Details |
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The Water Show (Yrs K-6) | From their time and space module they observe the social, cultural, scientific and environmental significance of water. 45 minutes; Week 2; Thursday only; 11am, 1pm; CSIRO Discovery | Product Details |
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Tour of the Tummy | Take a tour through a giant tummy! FREE tour all day long. August 5-7 and 12-14 at the Shine Dome | Product Details |
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Ways of Working (Yrs K-6) | We'll be going on an exciting journey of testing ideas, experimentation and observation as we explore the world of SCIENCE. 45 minutes; Week 1; Thursday - Friday; 11am, CSIRO Discovery | Product Details |
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Weather Science (Yrs K-6) | This fun, interactive science show challenges what we take for granted about the almost magical properties of weather and the air. 45 minutes; Week 1; Thursday - Friday; 1pm; CSIRO Discovery | Product Details |