Taking Science to the Streets

  • by National Office
  • 4 June, 2012
Taking Science to the Streets

Explaining scientific phenomena in KindergartenStudents from Gresford Public School and Dungog High School in the Hunter Valley will set up ‘shop fronts’ in the main street of Dungog demonstrating a wide range of experiments and techniques to visiting students from surrounding schools and members of the general public.

Students will showcase their learning in robotics technology, electrical circuits, plant and earth sciences, water and wind turbines, to name but a few. The program has been co-ordinated by the teachers of both schools in collaboration with Dr. Lesley Wright, the Scientist in Residence at Gresford School.

The day opens with the ‘Big Science, Big Fun Show’ at 10.30 am in the CWA Hall, Main Street, Dungog on 16 August. For more information contact Gresford School on 02 4938 9304.

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