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Science Time


Science Time - a fun and interactive learning experience for little scientists aged 2-6 years and their carers.

Just like real scientists, children explore their world and ask lots of questions. Science Time lets them participate in activities that include singing songs, reading books, playing and experimenting. They will learn about the exciting world around us in a friendly and all-inclusive environment.

Science Time is open to everyone and is free with your paid admission or Q Club membership.


Booking

Due to the popularity of the program, it is suggested that you make a booking in advance for the sessions you want to attend.

Bookings for Term 3 of Science Time (20 July – 24 September) call 6270 2858 between 9.00am and midday Monday – Friday or email sciencetime@questacon.edu.au.

Bookings for Term 4 of Science Time (October – December) will be open 6 September.

Sessions fill up fast so please understand that we might not be able to provide your first preference.

To help us deliver the program effectively, we recommend that carers have a maximum of 2 children in their care (not including babes in arms) when attending Science Time.

Schedule

Science Time sessions are 30 minutes long. Science Time is not held on Mondays, Public Holidays or weekends.

We hope to see you next Science Time! Here’s what’s coming up soon:

  • Science Time: Music & Sound
    20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28 and 29 July 2010, 9.30 am
  • Science Time: Under the Sea
    3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13 August 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Building & Engineering
    17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27 August 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Colour & Light
    31 August, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10 September 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Spring & Flowers
    14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 and 24 September 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Rockets & Space
    12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22 October 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Life Cycles
    26, 27, 28, 29 October, 2, 3, 4 and 5 November 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Chemistry in the Kitchen
    9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 November 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Frogs & Reptiles
    23, 24, 25, 26, 30 November, 1, 2 and 3 December 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am
  • Science Time: Inside the Body
    7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17 December 2010, 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am

Themes

Most of your child’s brain development will happen before they even reach school, so start them young! Providing positive science experiences will foster your child’s intellectual growth and lay the foundations for future learning.

Here are some of the themes we cover each week at Science Time:

There are a lot of easy science activities that you and your child can do together at home that you will both find interesting and fun! Check out all the preschool science activities online from Questacon Science Play, another of Questacon’s early childhood programs, and have fun experimenting and exploring with your little scientist.