The Telethon Kids School Holiday Workshops are back on this January holidays with a bigger and bolder program of fun and educational workshops for kids!
The workshops cover a range of topics in science, health and research, with the morning sessions suitable for kids aged 5-9 years old and the afternoon sessions suitable for kids aged 10-14 years old.
Each workshop involves practical investigations delivered by one of our very own Telethon Kids researchers. Plus, your kids will get to see a real-life working lab and spend some time exploring the interactive games at our Discovery Centre!
Workshops cost $15 per child and are held at the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth Children’s Hospital. There are only 10 spaces available for each workshop. With most of the workshops quick to sell out last school holidays, make sure you secure your spot early to avoid disappointment!
Poo and You!
Have you ever wondered how the food we eat travel through our bodies and give us the energy we need? Learn about the different organs that make up our digestive system in this fun and messy workshop where you’ll get to track the journey from food to poo. It’s a rather sticky and slightly gross process – but lots of practical fun! Suitable for ages 5 - 9 years old.
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Magical Microbiome
Our microbiome community is made up of 380,000 billion bacteria. To help us understand our gut, make your own squishy and slimy unique microbiome using a range of textured items. Then learn how to prepare a slide to view the bacteria found in yoghurt, using a microscope to have a go at identifying different bacteria strains. Suitable for ages 10 - 14 years old.
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Germs!
Investigate how quickly germs can spread between a group of people by using a special UV machine that can view these invisible bugs. Prepare a simple science experiment where you can grow germs on slices of bread to learn about the importance of washing your hands. Continue your experiment at home to watch the germs grow! Suitable for ages 5 - 9 years old.
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Invisible Viruses
Have you ever seen a real virus? Probably not as viruses are so tiny it’s impossible to see them with your naked eyes! In this workshop, investigate how big or small viruses truly are, such as the coronavirus. Explore how these viruses react with soap through a hands-on experiment that models different virus types. Suitable for ages 10 - 14 years old.
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