{"id":11376,"date":"2011-03-16T16:19:50","date_gmt":"2011-03-16T06:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=11376"},"modified":"2011-03-16T16:19:50","modified_gmt":"2011-03-16T06:19:50","slug":"scienceworks%e2%80%99-big-backyard-bonanza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=11376","title":{"rendered":"Scienceworks\u2019 big backyard bonanza"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get out-and-about in the backyard at Scienceworks these autumn school holidays and d<\/strong>iscover the science in your garden. It\u2019s all happening right outside your door in the Backyard Bonanza<\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

School holiday activities – <\/strong>9 to 26 April 2011\u00a0<\/p>\n

Down to the Ground \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Uncover the science within your backyard in these garden chemistry workshops. Get hands-on with an array of fun experiments.<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>11.00am, 12.00, 1.00 & 2.30pm (ages 6 to 12 years)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Games in the Garden\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Fancy a spot of croquet? Backyard cricket maybe?\u00a0 How about bocce?\u00a0 Gather your friends, grab some gear and head out onto the lawn for garden games.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>All day\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s My Turf!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Dig deep and discover the science behind your backyard as you get out-and-about in this 20-minute live show!<\/p>\n

Time: <\/strong>12.00 & 2.00pm <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mini Beasts Touch Trolley\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Beware, creepy-crawlies ahead!\u00a0 Get hands-on with insects and spiders at this interactive touch trolley.<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10.30am & 3.30pm<\/p>\n

Exhibition \u2013 Amazing Backyard Adventures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a closer look at what you might find in your backyard. Go on\u00a0a journey inside a magnified backyard lawn and find out how it feels to be smaller than a blade of grass. Use special lenses to take a look at the backyard through the eyes of a dog or jump on board the flying bee for a bees’ eye view of the garden. Delve into the mechanics of the swing, slide and see-saw before exploring the ‘frog eat insect’ world of the interactive pond. There are wonders aplenty hidden in your own backyard; come along to discover the science behind it all.<\/p>\n

Developed by Scitech, Perth<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 26 Mar – 24 Jul 2011<\/p>\n

New Lightning Room Show \u2013 Fire and Light\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore why matter matters and watch what happens when we transform it with fiery demonstrations.\u00a0 See that plasma is all around us and discover how chemical reactions keep us alive in this 30-minute electrifying live show featuring lightning bolts.<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 12.00, 1.00, 2.00 & 3.00pm<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Adults $14, Concession $5 and Children (3-16 years) $4.50. Includes general entry to Scienceworks.<\/p>\n

Melbourne Planetarium <\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a range of Planetarium shows running daily through the school holidays, including Tycho to the Moon, Spinning Out, Our Living Climate<\/em> and The Problem with Pluto<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Adults $14, Concession $5 and Children (3-16 years) $4.50. Includes general entry to Scienceworks.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Scienceworks, 2 Booker St, Spotswood. (Melway 56, B1). Open daily 10.00am \u2013 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<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Get out-and-about in the backyard at Scienceworks these autumn school holidays and discover the science in your garden. It\u2019s all happening right outside your door in the Backyard Bonanza.\u00a0 School holiday activities – 9 to 26 April 2011\u00a0 Down to the Ground \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uncover the science within your backyard in these garden chemistry workshops. Get<\/p>\n

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