Activity
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Science and Technology Stuff - Geoscience Australia Open Day 2010

Activity Provider
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What's On for KIDS - Canberra

Age

6 - 17

Activity Location
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Sunday 17th October, Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave and Hindmarsh Drive
Symonston 2609

Activity Times
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10am – 4pm

Description
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Hear about Geoscience Australia’s research in a series of Science Talks throughout the day

- Australia’s energy future – from fossil fuels to renewables
- Geothermal energy in Australia – The what, how, why, where and when
- Hazard modelling to keep your feet dry
- Winner’s Bore – hard won outback water
- How geology shaped the Australian people

See the winning films from the Geologi short film competition.

Kids’ activities all day long

-Gold panning
-Make your own map
-Rock identification
-GPS treasure hunt
-Planet Earth in 3D
-Water tasting

Explore science displays throughout the building and chat to some of Geoscience Australia’s staff
* Take a tour through geological time
* Visit the SHRIMP and the Australian Tsunami Warning System.

Visit our website for further details and be sure to mention Activities4KIDS when you make an enquiry!