Outreach Services

OUTREACH SERVICES

VICS outreach activities show students a mixture of new research, fundamental chemical principles and the chemistry of everyday life. We hold these activities on the campuses of Melbourne, Monash or RMIT universities and at schools throughout Victoria.

Bookings: CSIRO Education (03) 9252 6387 / 6410
Further Details: Mick Moylan (03) 8344 6465 or mmoylan@unimelb.edu.au

Our 2009 programs are listed below.

Caveman Chemistry (Years 9-10)
Extracting metals, making alloys and using non-metallic tools helped prehistoric humans move out of caves. Students make, examine and test properties of some ancient (and more modern) materials in this engaging hands-on program.

Duration 1.5 hrs, maximum of 30 students
More information PDF [111KB]

Energy Without CO2 (Years 7-10)
Australian scientists are world leaders in investigating climate change. In this engaging and interactive show we analyse causes, consequences and solutions to global warming.

Duration: 1 hr, maximum of 60 students
More information PDF [112KB]

The Periodic Table (VCE Unit 1, advanced Year 10)
This hands-on trip around the periodic table will give students a chance to manipulate elements, explore their properties and examine the patterns and trends in the table’s groups and periods. Some exotic elements selected from Ti, V, Ga, Ge, Mo, W and Xe are included in this program.

Duration 1.5 hrs, maximum of 30 students
More information PDF[105KB]

Analytical Instruments (VCE Unit 3)
Students will perform analytical exercises using either HPLC, Gas Chromatography, UV/vis Spectrophotometry and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy with a follow-up activity on IR and NMR spectroscopy.

Duration 3 hours
Cost $25 per student
More information PDF [117KB]

Chemistry Tour (Years 11-12)
Free tours of the new Bio21 building's instruments and lab areas are available year-round. Tours include a talk on careers in chemistry and are best suited for students in year 11 and 12.

Duration 1.5 hrs, maximum of 18 students
Venue Melbourne University
Cost Free
More information PDF [91KB]


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		OUTREACH SERVICES VICS outreach activities show students a mixture of new research, fundamental chemical principles and the chemistry of everyday life. We hold these activities on the campuses of Melbourne, Monash or RMIT universities and at schools throughout Victoria. Bookings: CSIRO Education (03) 9252 6387 / 6410 Further Details: Mick Moylan (03) 8344 6465 or mmoylan@unimelb.edu.au Our 2009 programs are listed below. Caveman Chemistry (Years 9-10) Extracting metals, making alloys and using non-metallic tools helped prehistoric humans move out of caves. Students make, examine and test properties of some ancient (and more modern) materials in this engaging hands-on program. Duration 1.5 hrs, maximum of 30 students More information PDF [111KB] Energy Without CO2 (Years 7-10) Australian scientists are world leaders in investigating climate change. In this engaging and interactive show we analyse causes, consequences and solutions to global warming. Duration: 1 hr, maximum of 60 students More information PDF [112KB] The Periodic Table (VCE Unit 1, advanced Year 10) This hands-on trip around the periodic table will give students a chance to manipulate elements, explore their properties and examine the patterns and trends in the table’s groups and periods. Some exotic elements selected from Ti, V, Ga, Ge, Mo, W and Xe are included in this program. Duration 1.5 hrs, maximum of 30 students More information PDF[105KB] Analytical Instruments (VCE Unit 3) Students will perform analytical exercises using either HPLC, Gas Chromatography, UV/vis Spectrophotometry and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy with a follow-up activity on IR and NMR spectroscopy. Duration 3 hours Cost $25 per student More information PDF [117KB] Chemistry Tour (Years 11-12) Free tours of the new Bio21 building's instruments and lab areas are available year-round. Tours include a talk on careers in chemistry and are best suited for students in year 11 and 12. Duration 1.5 hrs, maximum of 18 students Venue Melbourne University Cost Free More information PDF [91KB]

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