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SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS APRIL
2008
Yes !! By popular demand we have introduced a Lego Robotics workshop
run by Fizzics Education who joined us for a successful workshop in October
last year.
This session we are also introducing a new presenter, Helen Dudeney.
Helen is an experienced presenter who runs workshops for the Australian
Gifted Association. (See her biography below). Welcome to Helen.
Hurray! Dianne is back. She will be running two crazy/fun workshops
in her usual engaging style so join in!
CLICK
HERE TO BOOK OR PHONE 9692 9206
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THEME |
DATE |
TIME |
AGE |
COST |
DESCRIPTION |
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LEGO ROBOTICS
This workshop has been so popular, we are running a second session. So,
if you missed out, please book in now while spaces are available in the
afternoon.
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MON 21st April
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9.30am-11.30am
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second session
1.00pm-3.00pm
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8-11yrs |
$40
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How does a robot really work? Using laptops
and the brand new NXT Lego Mindstorms robots, students are asked to complete
a variety tasks whilst learning about basic programming. The programming
itself is based on Lego's easy understand NXT computer program, whereby
students intuitively use the simple 'drag and drop' icons to form their
code. Working in pairs or threes, children are guided step by step on
how to program their robot to perform precise movements as well as how
to operate environmental sensors such as light and sound. An engaging
workshop that offers students a chance to learn real time programming
in a fun atmosphere. Presenter: Fizzics Education..Venue:Annandale
Public School
25 Johnston St Annandale.
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2
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MAD
INVENTIONS
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TUES 22nd April
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9.30-12noon |
7-11yrs |
$40 |
Discover the secrets
behind many popular toys and build your own to take home.Learn scientific
methods and how to apply this knowledge in your design of gadgets that fly,climb,race,swim
and/or make loud noises. Design , construct, test and compare your toys
with others so as to benefit from the power of like minds. Presenter:
Dianne Kersting-Neverly. Venue Annandale public School, 25 Johnston St Annandale.
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SCIENCE MAGIC
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TUES 22rd April |
1.00pm-3.30pm |
7-11yrs |
$40 |
Magicians entertain by using
chemistry and physics mixed with a dash of psychology to fool their audience.
Learn how to use science in ways that will surprise your friends and family.
Make submarine eels rise and fall at your command, make liquids disappear
and learn the trick of making a glass of water grow into a surprising litre.
Discover the secrets behind many classic magic acts and take home a fun
collection of props for your own show. Presenter: Dianne Kersting-Neverly.
Venue, Annandale Public School, 25 Johnston St Annandale. |
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HERBOLOGY
WITH PROF. SPROUTS |
THURS 24th April |
9.30am-11.30am |
6-9yrs |
$40 |
This workshop will look at
the inner workings of plants and trees. We will find out how they breathe,
make their food and why they are so important to us all. In addition to
exploring the science of biology each student will create their own garden
to take home.Presenter: Helen Dudeney.Venue, Annandale Public School,
25 Johnston St Annandale. |
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WHAT
YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET? |
THURS 24th April |
1.00pm-3.oopm |
6-9yrs |
$40 |
Our world is full of objects
that can be transformed into new and different things. This is what invention
and innovation is all about and you need both facts and imagination to do
it. We will do a variety of hands-on activities that transform one object
into something new. We will use your interest in biology and the environment
along with your imagination to create your own magical creature and it's
home. There will be lots to take home to share with family and friends.
Presenter: Helen Dudeney. Venue, Annandale Public School, 25 Johnston
St Annandale. |
Experimental Science :Dianne
Kersting-Neverly: Dianne continues to put
the wow factor in all her workshops and has many young fans. Parents and kids
rave about her Science Birthday Parties and schools compete to hire her for
their after-school science club
Helen Dudeney is a private
consultant who has been actively involved in working with gifted children, their
parents and teachers since 1990. During this time she has run programs for 3-16yr
old children and their families and conducted seminars, workshops and in-service
training for parents and teachers about understanding and meeting the need of
gifted children and young people. Her consultancy specialises not only in gifted
children, but also those who are visual -spacial learners. She has completed
the Certificate of Gifted Education at UNSW and a Masters of Adult Education.
For the past 18yrs she has been a member of the NSW Association for Gifted and
Talented Children Committee and held the position of President for 8 years.
Helen runs Australian Gifted Support Centre, incorporating a HD Counselling,
Training and Advisory Service. Ph 02 9620 6037.
Fizzics Education is a
company dedicated to presenting science activities to community and school groups
by running workshops and staging events. There experienced presenters keep interest
high with lots of hand-on activities.
Caroline Shaw founded Terrific
Scientific and organises Lab Rats. She has many years experience teaching science
in classrooms and in workshops and has organised hundreds of workshops and lectures.
Her mission is to create experiences which allow the natural curiosity of children
to develop so that inquiry learning becomes a part of their life.
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