Science in the Bush at Tocal

Science in the Bush at Tocal - Friday 2 May 2008

Science in the Bush at Tocal is on again in 2008! In response to demand we have on offer a great range workshops and talks for Primary and High School students as part of the Tocal Field Days.

Workshops and shows are free (after general entry to the Tocal Field Day) but BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. To make a booking phone 02 9320 6389 before 1 April 2008.

Timetable

High School	Show	Title	Duration	Sessions
		Croc Stars	60 mins	9.30; 11.30
		Chemical Dogs	30 mins	12.30; 1.15; 2.00
	Workshop	Weed Warriors	45 mins	11.00; 1.45
		Plant Powerstation	45 mins	10.00; 11.15; 12.45
		Monsters Beneath Our Feet	60 mins	9.30; 11.00
		Country Energy	30 mins	10.00; 11.30; 1.45
Primary School	Show	Croc Stars	60 mins	1.30
	Show	Chemical Dogs	30 mins	9.30; 10.15; 11.00; 11.45
	Workshop	What's in the Water?	45 mins	9.45; 11.00; 12.30; 1.45
		Weed Warriors	45 mins	9.45; 12.30
		Apples ain't Apples	45 mins	12.30; 1.45
		Honeybees	30 mins	9.30; 10.30; 11.30; 12.45; 1.45
		Composting 4 Kids	30 mins	9.45; 10.30; 11.15; 12.00
		Country Energy	30 mins	10.45; 1.00

Times and durations are subject to change all booked groups will be notified of any change on or before the date of the activity

Workshops & Shows

Croc Stars

For years 2-10
Get up close to weird and wonderful creatures and learn about all things reptilian!
Brought to you by Tocal Field Days

What's in the water?

For years 1-6
This interactive workshop is all about investigating water quality and all the different things that can live in water. Students also find out why investigating water quality is important.
Brought to you by Wetlands Environmental Education Center

Weed Warriors

For years 2-10
In this interactive talk, students will meet a few friendly insects and learn about biological controls and how they are used to control weeds.
Brought to you by NSW DPI

Plant Powerstation

For years 7-12
Become a plant biologist! Extract DNA from strawberries, look down the microscope at plant cells and learn about the molecules that colour plants.
Brought to you by Plant Energy Biology, The University of Sydney

Monsters Beneath Our Feet

For years 7-10
Come face to face with mini monsters living in your backyard! Catch creep-crawlies amongst the scrub and get as close as you dare to the fangs of a spider. Then create your own dichotomous key to find what out what critters you have caught and build a food web to see who eats who. You can even see this food web live in action!
Brought to you by the University of Sydney Faculty of Science

Apples ain't Apples

For years 2-4
How many apples and oranges should one person eat in a day? Learn about the different nutrients in fruit and vegetables and how fresh produce travels from the paddock to your plate!
Brought to you by Newcastle Markets

Honey Bees

For years 1-6
Is there a king bee? Get your bee questions answered while you chat to bee experts! Learn all about bees - everything from how they make honey to how they all fit into their hives.
Brought to you by the Hunter Valley Branch of the Amateur Bee Keeper's Association of NSW (Inc)

Composting 4 Kids

For years 1-6
Learn how to make your own worm farm at this hands-on workshop run by Upagumtree Worm Farm.
Brought to you by Upagumtree Worm Farm

Chemical Dogs

For years 2-10
See how clever dogs can help our farmers! This demonstration shows how Chemical Detector Dogs can find harmful chemicals on rural properties and insect pests in crops.
Brought to you by Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries

Country Energy

For years 2-10
See how much electricity you can generate with your own body! Climb power poles and see if you can do a good job of being a Country Energy electrician!
Brought to you by Country Energy

Workshops and shows are free (after general entry to the Tocal Field Day) but BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. To make a booking phone 02 9320 6389 before 1 April 2008.

Science in the Bush at Tocal is brought to you by the Australian Government through the Science Connections Programme of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

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