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Liquid nitrogen being poured at a shopping centre by Scitech's Outreach demonstratorsThe Scitech Roadshow has a number of programs which can enhance your community event, agricultural show, shopping centre, fair or fete.

Our interactive exhibits and science shows can be combined into a number of different programs, so you can choose the option that best suits your event and time-frames. Please see below for some popular booking options:

Day Bookings (10am - 4pm):

- 10 interactive exhibits, or
- 5 science shows, or
Some of Scitech's travelling exhibits- A combination of 10 or 15 interactive exhibits plus 4 science shows

Interactive Exhibit Bookings (5 or 6 day period):

- 15 exhibits open to the public from 10am - 4pm, or
- 10 exhibits open to the public from 10am - 3pm

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Science Shows (5 or 6 day period):

- 4 science shows performed each day, or
- 2 science shows performed each day 

Pick from a range of exciting science shows including:

Where is Air? 
A view from above of some of Scitech's travelling exhibits set up in a shopping centreHow do we know that air is actually there? Use the senses of sight, hearing, touch and smell to discover the properties of air.

Science of Slime
Explore the properties of fluids and some simple chemical reactions. Children of all ages love the slime show.

Supercool
We'll take the temperature down to -196 degrees Celsius and explore the effects of temperature change on states of matter.

Why Does Toast Land Butterside Down?
Find out how science can answer some of life's curly questions, often with quirky and fascinating results!

H2O Show (Year 4-7) 
See water walk the tightrope and discover the secret of the fireproof balloon, it’s not just water…it’s H2woahh! Learn about the amazing properties of water and why it behaves like it does. 

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Out-of-school programs

The Scitech Roadshow also offers a number of programs to suit out-of-school care centres, public libraries and child care centres. We recommend the following Science shows to suit these venues:

Bubbles and Gases (Ages 4-12)
See the giant bubbles, double bubbles and bubble trampolines. A show for all ages which explores the physical properties of water and the gases in the air.

Where is Air? (Ages 4-12)
How do we know that air is actually there? Use the senses of sight, hearing, touch and smell to discover the properties of air. 

Science of Slime (Ages 4-12)
Explore the properties of fluids and some simple chemical reactions. Children of all ages love the slime show.

Supercool (Ages 9-15)
We'll take the temperature down to -196 degrees Celsius and explore the effects of temperature change on states of matter.

Flight (Ages 9-15)
Why do planes fly and what powers a rocket? Discover why energy, centre of mass and air pressure are critical in getting us off the ground.

Early Childhood (Ages 0-Kindergarten)
In this unique program, children explore science concepts through play, using their senses to understand the world around them.

Spacedome (Ages Kindergarten - 7)
The Spacedome is an inflatable planetarium that can be set up in any large indoor space (8m diameter, 4m high). With the latest digital technology, students explore the stars and constellations of the night sky, combined with exciting and interactive presentations of our Earth and beyond.

H2O Show (Year 4-7) 
See water walk the tightrope and discover the secret of the fireproof balloon, it’s not just water…it’s H2woahh! Learn about the amazing properties of water and why it behaves like it does.

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