Galway Science and Technology Festival
The Centre for Astronomy will offer 3-D tours of the Universe, which will take the audience on a trip from the earth to nearby starts, across our Galaxy to groups of stars, and finally through the whole Universe. School Information Duration: 1 hour Suitable: 3rd - 6th class Primary School & 5th & 6th Years Secondary School Available: Mon 14th - Fri 18th & Mon 21st - Fri 25th … [Read more...]
Magic Mathworks is a travelling hands-on maths exhibition for schools, museums and discovery centres. This touring maths lab demonstrates and explores a multisensory approach to the learning of mathematics based on the Multiple Embodiment Principle of Z P Dienes. The Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus Old Coach House, Penypwllau, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8HB T: 01352 713014 or 07774 … [Read more...]
Galway's own Mad Scientist brings you his Air Blast Show. Learn about air & air pressure. How strong is a vaccuum? Learn how to fly! See the Mad Science Air Blast Machine & some GIANT smoke rings! Chief Mad Scientist Mad Science Ireland Phone: 091 768557 Mobile: 086 9870077 Web: www.madscience.org/ie School Information Suitable for: Primary School Available: 21st … [Read more...]
Scientists, Engineers, Poets and Artists have often looked to the Night Sky in search of inspiration or to try and better understand our place in the beautiful cosmos. Astronomers use Ground and Space based telescopes to probe the depths of space and unmanned spacecraft have travelled to other worlds in the Solar System to build up a picture of the universe and neighbourhood in which we … [Read more...]
Stevel Allman and his colleagues believe that any learning experience should be fun, hands-on and engaging, which is why their shows and workshops are full of fantastic experiments, activities and humour. Over 45 mins they investigate the science behind soap films by blowing bubbles of all shapes and sizes, filling them with smoke and magically getting them to hover in mid air. The … [Read more...]
Snakes, Stick Insects, Cockroaches, Snails, Millipedes, Tarantulas, Scorpions and lizards are among the visitors Mr Bug brings with him for his shows. Mr Bug believes that, "Meeting animals at close quarters is a great way to start understanding them. Combine this with a show that provides interesting information in a fun way, and you have a great way for audience members to have fun … [Read more...]
Hands-on science show where students participate in activities and demonstrations. Flight, pressure, light, sound and electricity are among the topics covered in this interactive learning experience. Students launch rockets, make music and fly helicopters. Brought to you by Declan Holmes of Science Ireland. Declan Holmes Science Ireland Hands-on science shows at your … [Read more...]
Full of pops, bangs and fizzing craziness, this highly energetic chemistry show will shock your socks off! The ever sparkling Scientific Sue will demonstrate with the help of some brave volunteers some of the wackiest experiments around - colour changes, super foams, disgusting slime and a fire breathing dragon to name but a few! Susan McGrath, BSc Hons PGCE DASE CEd MEd … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE Bord Gáis Networks Science Forward Programme 2011 Nurturing Young Interest in Science in Partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland Bord Gáis Networks, in partnership with Junior Achievement Ireland, launched ‘Science Forward’ in Cork earlier this year. ‘Science Forward’ is an exciting science education programme which introduces students from … [Read more...]
Sunday 27th November, 2011 at NUI Galway campus. … [Read more...]
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