Information for School Students and Teachers
Kickstart is our program of HSC Physics workshops. In 2007 we ran over 150 workshops for over 2000 students. More info is here.
In July Kickstart Physics will be touring regional NSW. There are also Kickstart programs in Chemistry and Biology. The science faculty’s Kickstart page can be found here.
Other High School Workshops and Talks. We run interactive workshops and syllabus-based lectures for high-schoolers of all levels on-campus.
Primary school science **: In 2006 we piloted a primary science teacher mentoring program – stay tuned for stage 2. In the meantime catch us at Science in the City.
Other Programs
Physics is an active participant in the Science Faculty’s programs, such as Gifted and Talented Workshops.
We also take part in University-wide programs, such as Degree in a Day**, Smith Family Experience Uni Day, and Koori day.
And broader programs, such as the Siemens Science Experience. Science in the City and Science in the Suburbs.
You can find us at the University Open days, such as Sydney Uni Live and Information Day Look out for solar telescope viewings and hands on Flying Freezing Floating Physics activities in the Eastern Ave Foyer.
The Science Foundation for Physics runs the International Science School (ISS) and the Science Teachers Workshops at the School of Physics in alternate years. Applications for the 2007 ISS are open now – more info here.**
