CSIRO Lab is part of a national network of CSIRO Education regional centres.
CSIRO Lab programs provide hands-on science for students to participate in activities that highlight the applications of scientific research and promote an understanding of science as a human endeavour and its applications to everyday living.
2012 CSIRO Lab Schedule 309.95 Kb
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Healthy bodies NEW!Years 8-9 (60 minutes) Students use scientific methods to investigate foods, learn about human body function and use specialist equipment at a physical medical check up station. Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Science Inquiry Skills, Use and Influence of Science |
How bizarre NEW!Years 8-10 (60 minutes) Our in-residence scientists (your students) design experiments, make observations, record data, analyse results and present the findings. They use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions by testing some bizarre phenomenon. Science as a Human Endeavour – Use and Influence of Science, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Science Inquiry Skills |
PlantechYear 8-10 (60-90 minutes) Students explore the fascinating world of plant growth and reproduction. They use specialist laboratory equipment to explore the fascinating world of plant cell structures, hydroponics, plant dyes, breeding and cloning, and discover how plants propagate. Biological Sciences, Science Inquiry Skills, Use and Influence of Science, Nature and Development of Science |
EntomologyYears 8-9 (60 minutes) Explore CSIR O Entomology’s three key Insecta research areas: emerging biological threats and invasive alien species, invertebrate biodiversity and bioindustries. Students discover how to identify insects, how the environment affects their behaviour, and how insects affect humans. Biological Sciences, Science Inquiry Skills, Use and Influence of Science |
Global changeYears 8-10 (60 minutes) What impact is our lifestyle having on our world? Can we make a difference? By doing investigations students learn about how to reduce their carbon footprint, sustainability, the carbon cycle and water resources. Earth and Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Science Inquiry Skills, Use and Influence of Science, Nature and Development of Science |
Slime timeYear 8 (60-90 minutes) Solids, liquids and gases can be very intriguing when conducting hands-on experiments to compare particle behaviour and properties of materials. Students explore and make their own fake snow and slime, identify physical changes and explore unusual substances. Chemical Sciences, Science Inquiry Skills, Use and Influence of Science, Nature and Development of Science |
Easy Transport Options
- Receive 10% off your bus transport to Scitech from within the metro area with Horizons West Bus and Coachline. Tel. 9351 8980
- Talk to Transperth staff to organise low cost options for your transport. Scitech is located right outside the City West station (Fremantle line), or a 10-minute walk from the Leederville station (Joondalup line). Tel. 9326-3970
- There is free parking at City West for Scitech visitors coming by car, but you must display the dated parking permit issued at our admissions desk if you plan to stay longer than two hours.
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Scitech’s mission is to increase interest and participation by Western Australians in science and technology