Fur, Feathers, Skin, Scales and Shells 'Hands-on' experiences with a variety of specimens of the above to explore the structure and function of animal coverings. Sounds From the Toy Box Activity based discovery of the sounds that emerge from our toy boxes. A fun session that looks at individual differences in people and introduces the basic ideas behind natural selection and evolution. Wonderful World of Plants 'Hands on' activities investigating the diversity of plants and focussing on the unusual and exotic. The Science of Trickery Examining the science that lies behind fascinating 'tricks'.
Planets Learn fascinating facts about the planets of our solar system.
The best professional development I have done. Excellent ideas and simple background knowledge. Very practical - many useful 'facts' as well as quick, simple activities I didn't know help was available from the Monash Science Centre. You brought the science KLA to a level of understanding that could be presented to the children. Professional development programs are presented at the centre but are also available at your school as part of a curriculum day or staff meeting.