Dr Eva Papp will be developing the basic concepts required for scientific thinking, learning the benefits of using both sides of the brain together, and stretching our imagination by creating wonderful pieces of art each week.

When

20 February 2013, 4:00pm - 20 November 2013

Location

About the event

Over four terms, Dr Eva Papp will be developing the basic concepts required for scientific thinking, learning the benefits of using both sides of the brain together, and stretching our imagination by creating wonderful pieces of art each week.

The program is designed for curious kids of all ages, and their parents are encouraged to stay for the program.

Join in and have fun together!

Term 1 classes: Structure and Symmetry in the Universe – Going back to the Big Bang

• 4pm Wednesdays - 20 Feb - 10 April 2013

• Week 1	Plants. CSIRO Plant Industry. (Free admission)
  Week 2	Life. Tree of life. Evolution. CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences. (Free admission)
  Week 3	Crystal structures. Minerals. Mining CSIRO Earth Science & Resource Engineering
  Week 4	Building Blocks of Matter. Quarks, atoms, molecules. CSIRO Astrophysics
  Week 5	Evolution of matter. Basic forces. Galaxies, Stars, Planets. CSIRO Observatories
  Week 6	Symmetry, Information, Symmetry Breaking. CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics & Statistics
  Week 7	Concept of Time & Space. The Universe. The Big Bang. CSIRO Astronomy & Space Sciences
  Week 8	End-of-term big painting

  
  

  Term 2 – Prehistoric Life

  
  

  Each week we are going to study and draw or paint a real fossil or life-like replica, such as a Dinosaur, a Pterosaur, a fossil fish, or a trilobite.

  
  

  While working on our art piece, we are listening and learning about the life of these weird and wonderful creatures.

  
  

  Fossil specimens are donated by the National Dinosaur Museum.

  
  

  Term 3 – Art and Science of the human body

  
  

  The most fascinating object is our own body. We are learning interesting facts we never new, and exploring the beauty of the human body and its role in art history.

  
  

  Term 4 – Optical Illusions

  
  

  Each week we are going to explore a different optical illusion, while also learning about electromagnetic waves, the eye, the role of the brain in vision, and the mixing and use of colours in art.

  
  

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