Our outreach programs take to the roads each year to bring science and technology to Australians across the country.
Questacon has a variety of programs, each with different educational goals targeting different age groups. Click one to link to their web site, or check the map to the right to find out where they are now.
Due to the nature of life on the road, dates and locations are subject to change.
Tenix Questacon Maths Squad
Recommended for students in years 3-8.We'll present a lively show that highlights the broad nature of maths beyond the classroom - maths is a way of thinking about the world and is used by artists, designers, scientists, tea ladies - in fact everyone, everyday. The team also has a van load of conceptual puzzles that will engage teachers and students of all ages.
Q2U
Recommended for students 5-13 years old.Available exclusively to schools in the Canberra region, our theatre troupe, the Excited Particles, can visit your school with a one hour spectacular presentation on a subject of your choice! Music, predators, recycling, rockets we've got dozens to choose from.
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Central Coast, NSWWhen:
4 March - 2 April 2012Shell Questacon Science Circus
Recommended for students 5-17 years old.Questacon's longest running outreach program! Energetic, young science communicators will present interactive shows in local schools in regional Australia and then unload about fifty exciting exhibits from their big truck and set up a public, hands-on exhibition in a community space. Professional development programs are also available for teachers.
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Central Coast, NSWWhen:
5 - 30 March 2012Questacon Science Play
Recommended for children 2-5 years old and their caregivers.It's a hands-on science session for children aged 2-5 years and a workshop for educators. Both programs tour regional, rural and remote areas of Australia, providing parents and carers of young children with an understanding of the importance of play in early development.
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Sydney, NSWWhen:
30 January - 22 March 2012Questacon Science Squad
Programs available for primary and secondary school students.Let our team of entertaining science communicators wow your audience with our dramatic demonstrations and spectacular science shows at your school, shopping centre or special event in Sydney, Australia.
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South Coast, NSWWhen:
5 - 23 March 2012Questacon Smart Moves
Recommended for students in years 9-12.It's an extravaganza of cutting edge and popular science! Our team of presenters scour the nation for the most exciting, most relevant and most inspiring examples of Australian and international science and innovation, to promote cutting edge research, new ideas, and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology.