Summary
What’s more fun than a practical joke? A SCIENTIFIC practical joke!
Learn about science while performing fun and hilarious pranks from the number one bestselling science author for kids Dr Chris Ferrie. Using everyday household items, students can exploit the laws of physics, biology, and chemistry through entertaining (and perfectly safe) activities.
Formulate questions and hypothesis, observe, ask questions and engage in discussions using everyday things!
This event is recommended for school students in Years 4 – 6.
This program addresses key curriculum, including Year 7 (ACSIS124, ACSIS133), Year 8 (ACSUS139, ACSIS148).
FEATURING
Chris Ferrie
Chris Ferrie
Chris Ferrie is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney and the Centre for Quantum Software and Information. His research interests include quantum learning and control. He obtained...
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School Information
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If you have any questions, please phone a QTIX Groups Bookings Officer on (07) 3840 7466.
Please note the student to adult ratio – please see our Information for Schools page for details.
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Accessibility
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COVID-19
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Learning Support Resources
See three of Australia’s leading chemists explore all the ways atoms and molecules interact, and learn why DNA looks like a spring, why bombs explode, and much, much more.
Contains curriculum links to:
Years 3 – 12
Chemistry
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:
Years 1, 5, 8
Chemistry
Cost
$10 per student