Published Wednesday, 13 February, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Toowoomba kids play crime scene investigators
Toowoomba kids are encouraged to put on their detective hats for the State Government’s popular Science on Saturday program which begins later this month.
Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle MP, and Member for Toowoomba North, Kerry Shine MP, said the six-week program would start on the 23rd of February and would give 7-14 year olds a chance to have fun while they learn.
“We want to engage young Queenslanders in science, showing them that it is exciting and relevant in their everyday life,” Ms Boyle said.
Mr Shine said “The kids participate in real hands-on experiments which have them building, discovering and creating.
“Activities include playing with glow-in-the-dark lotion and UV light to find out about how germs spread as well as building an alarm system and radio receiver to learn about the transformation and flow of energy through an electrical circuit.”
Parents can sign their children up for the full six-week program, which is run by the CSIRO, or any individual sessions that interest them.
Mr Shine said most of the 90-minute sessions included something to take home, and those attending all six would receive a CSIRO Double Helix Science Club magazine.
This year the topics are: Apprentice Scientist; Healthy Humans; Water Wise; Forensic Investigation; Working with DNA; and Energy Expert.
“We’re looking to inspire the next generation with the joy of learning how things work, exploring the world around them and making interesting discoveries,” Mr Shine said.
“Scientists are at the forefront of new discoveries and these days children don’t just use technology, they explore it.”
Science on Saturday will be held at the Darling Heights State School, Wuth Street. Junior sessions (7-10 years) are on from 10-11.30am and Senior sessions (11-14 years) from 12.30-2pm.
Last year more than 4000 young Queenslanders took part in the program while over 17,000 have participated since the program began in 2004.
“Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent, however parents of the senior group are encouraged to attend as they too will find it enjoyable,” Mr Shine said.
“I strongly encourage parents to get their children involved – as well as having a blast, it may inspire in them a real interest in science.”
Places cost $6 per session prepaid or $9 on the day. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential, even if you wish to pay on the day. For more information or bookings, visit www.csiro.au/sos or call 1300 302 649.
Ends
Media contacts:
Minister Boyle: 3224 2007 or 3225 1005
Jamie Byron (Office of Kerry Shine MP) 3224 7476
Adam Gromadski Brisbane CSIRO Science Education Centre: 3214 2799
Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle MP, and Member for Toowoomba North, Kerry Shine MP, said the six-week program would start on the 23rd of February and would give 7-14 year olds a chance to have fun while they learn.
“We want to engage young Queenslanders in science, showing them that it is exciting and relevant in their everyday life,” Ms Boyle said.
Mr Shine said “The kids participate in real hands-on experiments which have them building, discovering and creating.
“Activities include playing with glow-in-the-dark lotion and UV light to find out about how germs spread as well as building an alarm system and radio receiver to learn about the transformation and flow of energy through an electrical circuit.”
Parents can sign their children up for the full six-week program, which is run by the CSIRO, or any individual sessions that interest them.
Mr Shine said most of the 90-minute sessions included something to take home, and those attending all six would receive a CSIRO Double Helix Science Club magazine.
This year the topics are: Apprentice Scientist; Healthy Humans; Water Wise; Forensic Investigation; Working with DNA; and Energy Expert.
“We’re looking to inspire the next generation with the joy of learning how things work, exploring the world around them and making interesting discoveries,” Mr Shine said.
“Scientists are at the forefront of new discoveries and these days children don’t just use technology, they explore it.”
Science on Saturday will be held at the Darling Heights State School, Wuth Street. Junior sessions (7-10 years) are on from 10-11.30am and Senior sessions (11-14 years) from 12.30-2pm.
Last year more than 4000 young Queenslanders took part in the program while over 17,000 have participated since the program began in 2004.
“Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent, however parents of the senior group are encouraged to attend as they too will find it enjoyable,” Mr Shine said.
“I strongly encourage parents to get their children involved – as well as having a blast, it may inspire in them a real interest in science.”
Places cost $6 per session prepaid or $9 on the day. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential, even if you wish to pay on the day. For more information or bookings, visit www.csiro.au/sos or call 1300 302 649.
Ends
Media contacts:
Minister Boyle: 3224 2007 or 3225 1005
Jamie Byron (Office of Kerry Shine MP) 3224 7476
Adam Gromadski Brisbane CSIRO Science Education Centre: 3214 2799