Go up, up and away at Scienceworks these school holidays.
Explore the wonders of flight this summer in Scienceworks school holiday program,
Up, Up and Away, from 26 December 2009 to 31 January 2010
Flying is one of the many ways we have overcome the challenges of getting ourselves from place to place. It also is part of some pretty cool toys. Visitors can see Scienceworks’ new free exhibitions
Going Places: The Technology of Transport and Toys: Science at Play and then participate in the special school holiday activities exploring the wonders of flight.
Exhibition: Going Places: The Technology of Transport
Pilot an airship through sky hoops, ride the hovercraft and land a plane on the flight simulator. Find out how travel has shaped society and put yourself to the test with a multitude of transport challenges. With more than 20 hands-on exhibits, Going Places is a wild ride. This unique exhibition explores the way mankind has developed new transport technology to overcome gravity, distance and the division of continents to move us around the globe. Developed by Scitech, Perth.
Date: Starts 12 December 2009 Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Exhibition: Toys: Science at Play
What makes a spinning top stay upright? Why do magnets attract iron? How does a doll talk?
This popular interactive exhibition returns to Scienceworks and includes robots, dolls, hula hoops, building blocks, toy timelines and kaleidoscopes. Toys provides plenty of opportunities for all ages with enquiring minds to tinker with toys. Developed by Scienceworks and Scitech, Perth.
Date: Starts 19 December 2009 Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Live show: Winging It!
What do a hummingbird and a helicopter have in common? What about an albatross and an airplane? They all fly! Come and discover the science behind flight in this 20 minute live science show, packed with uplifting demonstrations!
Times: 12 noon and 2pm Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Activity: Design-a-Glider
Become a scientific investigator as you assemble your own glider. Try it out at the testing range. How can you modify it to make it fly better?
Time: Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Activity: Send it Soaring
People all around the world have been flying kites for thousands of years – now it’s your turn.
Build your own kite in this 10 minute activity. Then take it outside to the Arena and watch it soar!
Times: 1pm – 3pm Cost: Included with Scienceworks admission
Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). Open daily 10.00am – 4.30pm. Admission: Adult $8, Children and Concession FREE. Additional charges apply to Planetarium and Lightning Room shows. For further details phone 03 9392 4800 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks