Science Circus for Teachers

The Shell Questacon Science Circus presenters visit local schools to present lively and energetic science shows using everyday materials and props. Adapted to the age of the students, the shows cover a wide range of topics from bubbles and balance to collisions and chemistry and lots more.

Students who participate in the program at school receive a free ticket to attend the Shell Questacon Science Circus hands-on exhibition. This exhibition is a portable science centre with over 50 interactive exhibits. It is open on evenings and weekends, in a central public venue such as a town hall.

Incursions

Program Structure: Groups of up to 150 students experience a 60 minute science show, up to four shows are performed daily.

Cost: $5 per student. GST free. Each student and teacher also receives a free entry pass to the public exhibition.

Venue: At your school (classroom, gym, hall etc)

Touring regions for 2010

May–June QLD

South West, Central and Sunshine Coast
Roma, Charlieville, Goondiwindi, Caloundra, Gympie, Maryborough, Biloela, Gladstone and Bundaberg

July–August NSW

Central West NSW and Blue Mountains
Dubbo, Parkes, Mudgee, Coonamble, Gulargambone, Nyngan, Cobar, Orange, Scone, Bathurst, Cowra, Lithgow, Katoomba

Teacher professional development

Workshops for primary school teachers: ‘Stress–free Science and Technology’