National Science Week Daily programme 28 July – 4 August 2012
Name of grant holder: University of Limpopo Science Centre
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Province:Limpopo Province / Town: Polokwane
Date / Venue / Description of Activities / Target Audience / Timeslot / Contact Person & number / Bookings Required?
(Yes/No)
30 July-03 August / University of Limpopo / Fun with Science Shows:fun experiments/science shows demonstrating different scientific concepts / Grades 7-12 Learners / 9:00-15:30 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
30 July- 03 August / University of Limpopo / Interactive exhibitions: interactive exhibits showcasing the scientific concepts and their applications in daily life. / Grade 7-12 Learners / 9:00-15:30 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
30 July-03 August / University of Limpopo / Physical and Life Science Experiments: curriculum based experiments in both physical science and Life science to support the teaching of science in a classroom i.e. Waves/Riple tank experiment, electrochemical/galvanic cell, DNA extraction, Cloning etc. / Grade 10-12 Learners / 10:00-15:30 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
30 July-03 August / University of Limpopo / Biodiversity Centre educational visit: : learners will have an opportunity to visit the University Zoological museum, animal unit, and herbarium for exhibitions and demonstrations / Grade 7-12 Learners / 9:00-15:30 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
30-31 July / University of Limpopo / Lecture on Renewable Energy( Biofuels): the lecture will cover topics such as what are Biofuels, the future of Biofuel research in South Africa, benefits of Biofuels and of course some of the disadvantages. The lecture will also include career opportunities in the field. / Grade 10-12 Learners / 9:00-10:00 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
01-02 August 2012 / University of Limpopo / Lecture on the Role of Science in the economic development: The lecture will address the role science, engineering technology play in the economic development of our country. It will also include the careers to be followed by learners. / Grade 10-12 Learners / 9:00-10:00 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
30 July-03 August 2012 / University of Limpopo / Electricity workshop: Groups of primary school learners will be introduced to electricity concepts, have an opportunity to build their own circuits using the electricity kits. The activity will target mainly primary school leaners, but not limited to high school learners. / Grade 7 learners / 10:00-13:00 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
30 July-03 August 2012 / University of Limpopo / SET Career Exhibitions: Different organizations, institutions, industries such as the mining houses will be invited to showcase the wonders of Science, Engineering and Technology and how it impacts the economic development, to offer career guidance and bursary opportunities to learners. / Grade 7-12 Learners / 9:00-15:30 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
04 August 2012 / Savannah Mall / Science in the mall: A promotion and awareness of science with interactive exhibits and science shows at the shopping mall. / General Public / 9:00-15:00 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / No
04 August 2012 / University of Limpopo / Life Science Workshops for Educators: educators will perform hands-on experiments that they can also demonstrate in their classrooms using household or cheap material e.g DNA extraction, cloning, genetics. They can also use this platform to discuss sections they find difficult to teach, they will share their experiences and find solutions with the aid of a facilitator. / Grade 10-12 Educators / 08:00-14:00 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / Yes
04- August 2012 / University of Limpopo / Improvising in the science classroom workshop for educators:: A workshop designed for educators coming from disadvantage areas without laboratory facilities equipment to help them with the teaching and demonstrations of Physical science concepts using cheap material. They can also use this platform to discuss sections they find difficult to teach, they will share their experiences and find solutions with the aid of a facilitator. / Grade 10-12 Educators / 08:00-14:00 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / Yes
04 August 2012 / University of Limpopo / The best way of teaching Mathematics workshop for educators:A workshop for teachers to assist them on the teaching of mathematics and to create a platform to discuss the issues of high failure in Mathematics and find solutions. / Grade 10-12 Educators / 08:0014:00 / Sandile Rikhotso and Annelize Potgieter
015268 3099
0842499572 / Yes