For School Students

We’ve got lots of activities, workshops and videos for you. Wherever you live there is something on this website for you to explore.

Things to do

Online and at Questacon

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Workshops and training opportunities

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What's on

Science shows and events at Questacon.
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Shell Questacon Science Circus

Our national outreach programme.
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YouTube channel

Questacon science videos.
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Science activities

Things to try in the classroom.

Cool stuff to see, make & do

A vertical cylindrical paper tube sitting on a white plate, has a flame at the top.

Teabag Rocket

Create a ‘rocket’ using an empty teabag and a flame.

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Mentos Fountain

This explosive experiment explores heat production, change of state and pressure.

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A inflated balloon attached to a piece of flat wood that has wheels attached underneath.

Balloon Powered Car

Do people say you’re full of hot air? Why not use it to power your brand new balloon powered car?

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Caged Lightning

High voltages create a spectacular display of plasma and electric arcs.

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Exhibits