What's with the Weather?
Create lightning, rainbow and clouds in this spectacular science show.
This curriculum-aligned show explores the science of weather. Primary students will see mini weather created before their eyes, including a rainbow, a cloud in a bottle and sparks of lightning.
Students will experience
- The science of how different weather is created, including clouds, rain, rainbows and lightning.
- Hair raising experiments with static electricity.
- The opportunity to volunteer to help with live demonstrations.
- Spectacular two-million-volt lightning volts, and an exploration of how to stay safe in storms.
Students will learn
- How water, air and heat create the different types of weather we experience.
- How spectacular phenomena like rainbows and lightning bolts are formed.
- How to make and test predictions using science skills.
Other key information
- Students with pacemakers or cochlear implants can attend this show safely, however they may be asked not to volunteer for certain demonstrations.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 30 minutes
Student information
Years F to 2
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 118 students
Bookings
Lightning Theatre
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
Science: Foundation to Level 2
Earth and space sciences
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daily and seasonal changes in the weather and the environment can be observed and affect decisions made in everyday life (VC2S2U07)
Nature and development of science
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scientific knowledge is based on observations of the natural world using the senses, and scientific tools and instruments (VC2S2H01)
Use and influence of science
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science is used by people in their daily lives, including asking questions and using patterns from observations of the world around them to make scientific predictions (VC2S2H02)
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund
The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.
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