Kids roll up their sleeves for science
Children are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and delve in gunk, grime and slime at the Monash Science Centre School Holiday Program starting today.
The interactive and educational program, Science Science Everywhere! will offer a range of entertaining sessional activities for early childhood, primary and secondary learning. Topics range and include The World of Robotics and the construction of a machine, explosive chemical reaction experiments, making messy slime mixtures and geological natural disasters including earthquakes.
Senior Education Officer at the Monash Science Centre, Sandra Thong, said the educational program activities offer a fun and dynamic experience where children are engaged and challenged.
“One of our most popular programs, The Monash Science Centre is the perfect place to inspire kids this school holidays with world class exhibition materials and hands-on activities,” Ms Thong said.
“There is a topic for everyone this school holidays. Kevin and Pauline, of The World of Robotics will return for some fun, physics expert Ralph will surprise your ears with audio, plus various other hands-on workshops that will intrigue and excite.”
Ms Thong said Grade 5-6 students would have the chance to explore chemical reactions and create their own safe, but exciting explosion.
The Monash Science Centre School Holiday Program runs from 28 June - 9 July and is available for Prep to year eight students. Sessions range from $20 and $30.
Visit the Monash Science Centre website for more information.