School Holiday Program

SPRING HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy at the Powerhouse Museum this Spring School Holidays. Visit the From Earth to the Universe and Space exhibitions. Watch Zoe in a show about the stars, try some hands on Astronomy in Cogs’ Workshop or book into a creative workshop.

SHOW: Twinkle Twinkle
 6--18 October 2009
11am, 1pm & 3pm
Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are? You have sung the nursery rhyme but have you actually ever wondered what they are? And how we know they are there. Join our bubbly mascot Zoe as she asks this very question. A live stage show.
For ages 3-8 years
*Auslan Interpreted Show – 1pm, Wednesday 14 October

ACTIVITY: Hands-on Astronomy for Kids
3-18 October 2009
10am-4pm
Journey to the stars with a range of hands-on astronomy activities in Cogs’ Workshop.
For ages 3 years +
Download Astronomy and Space activities

ACTIVITY: Kaleidoscope
5-9 & 12-16 October
Put yourself in this large scale interactive kaleidoscope, and be part of the new way of interacting with computers and images. Designed for a serious purpose in a university Interactivation Laboratory, you can be part of this installations playful journey of development.
For all ages.
Supported by the Interactivation Studio of the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, University of Technology Sydney

FILMS: Look! Up in the Sky!
3-18 October 2009
10am-4pm
A showcase of short astronomy films by outstanding young filmmakers from the SCINEMA: Festival of Science Film National Short Film Competition.
For ages 5+

WORKSHOP: Up, Up and Away!
8,14,or 15 October 2009
1.5 hour sessions 10am, 12noon, 2.30pm
Cost: $15 per child, $12 member child
Space Telescopes play a vital role in astronomy but how do they get into space? In this workshop junior Cosmonauts will build and launch their water powered rockets. Presented by Sydney Observatory. Bookings essential at www.sydneyobservatory.com
For ages 8-14.

WORKSHOP: Star Gazing!       
6-9 October 2009
Cost: $220 for 4 full days
This challenging workshop will introduce you to the genre of performing for camera. With inspiration from the Earth to the Universe and Space exhibitions. create your own documentary looking at star gazers, who ever or what ever that might entail. You will try out being presenter, actor or even more out of this world characters. Presented by the Australian Theatre for Young People. Bookings essential at www.atyp.com.au
For ages 7-10

WORKSHOP: Spaceworld
12-13 October 2009
Cost: $185 for 2 full days
In 20-30 years time NASA plans to have humans land on Mars. Last year, snow was found on Mars. Let’s go to Mars, at least in our dreams and imaginations and further satisfy our insatiable quest for more knowledge and information about the mysteries of space and human space travel. Let’s explore Mars in the tradition of Cook, Magellan and Columbus and try to work out where we fit in the universe. Presented by the Theatre of Image. Bookings essential at www.theatreofimage.com.au
For ages 5-12

WORKSHOP: Celestia, Space exploration software for your PC
6, 13, 16 October 2009
Cost: $15 per person, $10 members
The Universe may be 13.7 billion years old and accelerating but it can now fit on your PC thanks to Celestia. Come along and learn how to use this wonderful free program that will allow you to fly from planet to planet and any point in the universe you choose. Booking essential www.sydneyobservatory.com
For ages 10+