Discover light and colour workshop
- What
- Museum Staff-led
- When
- Terms 3-4, Mon–Fri
- Duration
- 50 minutes
- Year level
- Years 1-4
- Minmum student numbers
- Minimum 15 students
- Maximum student numbers
- Maximum 30 students
- Cost
- $11 per student plus education service fee
- Booking information
- Bookings (03) 9392 4819
Students discover the science of light and colour through play and apply their knowledge in a design activity.
Younger students are enthralled by phenomena of light and colour around them such as rainbows, stars and shadows. They are curious about what makes light and the materials that can affect how light moves.
The 45-minute Discover Light and Colour workshop will help students develop STEM skills such as collaboration, creative and critical thinking as they experiment with the science of light and learn about its application through design.
Program subsidies apply for select schools as sponsored by the Toyota Community Trust. Please enquire upon booking.
Curriculum links
Year 1–2
- Physical sciences – light
Year 1–4
- Chemical sciences – materials
- Design and technologies
- Critical and creative thinking
- Personal and social capability
- Earth and space sciences
- Science as a human endeavour
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