Summary
This spectacular 60-minute stage show features QUT’s world-class chemists revealing the magical powers of all things chemistry. They will unveil transformations, interactions and energy transfers of everyday materials, and demonstrate how chemists can use and understand chemical structures and processes to adapt, control and manipulate systems for economic, environmental and social needs.
World Science Festival Brisbane 2023 School Program is presented with QPAC.
FEATURING
Federica Sbordone
Federica Sbordone
Federica Sbordone received her B.Sc. in Biotechnology in 2018 and M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies in 2020 from the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. In the same year, she joined...
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Lewis Chambers
Lewis Chambers
Lewis Chambers completed his Bachelor of Science (Hons) at the University of Queensland in 2014, before beginning his PhD at the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in 2015 under...
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Wei-Hsun Chiu
Wei-Hsun Chiu
Wei-Hsun is passionate about sharing his fascination with the inner workings of the natural world and the adventures of discovery in the scientific journey. Wei-Hsun Chiu completed his dual bachelor’s...
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Vishakya Jayalatharachchi
Vishakya Jayalatharachchi
Vishakya is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where she is currently involved in developing fibre- binder interface layers for stormwater management. Vishakya moved to Brisbane in...
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Bernie Hobbs
Bernie Hobbs
Best known as a judge from The New Inventors and her many years with ABC Science, Bernie Hobbs is an award-winning science writer and broadcaster. Originally from Brisbane, Bernie lives...
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School Information
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Curriculum links
This program addresses key curriculum, including Year 4 (ACSIS068, ACSIS071), Year 5 (ACSSU077, ACSIS231, ACSIS093), Year 6 (ACSIS232, ACSIS110), Year 7 (ACSIS124, ACSIS133), Year 8 (ACSSU225, ACSIS139, ACSIS133), Year 9 (ACSSU177, ACSSU178, ACSSU179), Year 10 (ACSSU187), Senior Syllabus: Chemistry Unit 1 & 2.
Extra Resources
In this challenge, use household items available to predict and observe what happens when you combine chemicals and become a mix master.
Contains curriculum links to:
Year: 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Chemistry
In this activity, students investigate the impacts of carbon dioxide on the marine environment.
Contains curriculum links to:
Year: 9, 10
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Space
Learn how Museum Conservators clean silver artefacts using chemistry instead of abrasive polishing which removes a layer of silver from the object.
Contains curriculum links to:
Year: 10
Chemistry
Cost
Student $10
Location
Playhouse, QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Age Recommendation
Students Years 7-12Session Times
Session Times
Chemistry: Molecular Transformations And Enchanting Reactions (secondary School)
23 March 2023
60 mins 1:00pm
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