Chemistry Day @ Questacon, 26 May 2007

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra.
26 May 2007


The Easton Group presented talks and activities at Questacon, The National Science and Technology Centre, in conjunction with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology.



"How to make a bouncy ball"

Explains monomers and polymers by making a bouncy ball using molding latex.






Future scientists getting instructions.






"Super Models"

Build your favourite molecules






"Make your own vitamin E cream"

"How does a glowstick work?"






"Future of nano-technology"

Guess number of molecules in a small vial to win a jar of jelly beans





More Stories in Following News Articles


"Winning formula for kids"
The Canberra Times by Emily Sherlock
27 May 2007

"A BIG day of chemistry - Working with Questacon to get kids excited about chemistry"
ScienceWise Magazine by David Salt
Volume 4 No.3 (June/July 2007)

"Chemistry for kids"
ARC Discovery Newsletter
Autumn 2007



"Chemistry Day @ Questacon" was supported by


ARC Centre of Excellence in Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology

Official website: http://www.freeradical.org.au


Questacon

Official website: http://www.questacon.edu.au/
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