The Young Investigators Club at Hornsby Library Term 3, 2024

A four week interactive program for young scientists aged 9 to 12 years presented by the Children’s Discovery Museum. Participants will learn and explore themes from different branches of science through numerous practical experiments. All activities have the aim of instilling confidence in asking and answering questions about the natural world through genuine science-based investigations.

Session 1: Chemistry Lab

Investigate liquids that mix, those that are not so friendly, and those that break up the party with simple experiments you can repeat at home. Pour your heart and soul into this workshop about all things liquid.

Monday 29 July, 4.30pm-5.30pm

Session 2: Potato Clock

Discover how electric circuits and batteries work by experimenting with electrical conductors and power a digital clock with a potato! Can you power your entire house using potatoes?

Monday 5 August, 4.30pm-5.30pm

Session 3: Illuminated Geometry

Be there or be square as we explore geometry in nature. In this workshop we use the principles of geometry to construct illuminated lanterns using paper circles and LEDs. It’s maths, but with a twist!

Monday 12 August, 4.30pm-5.30pm

Session 4: May the Force be with you

Find ‘the force’ in your everyday life and use it to impress your family and friends with some clever tricks. We will explore the forces we experience everyday – some that help us, some that hinder us, and some we don’t even see coming!

Monday 19 August, 4.30pm-5.30pm