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Millie and tape with Emily test sticky ultraviole t light.
Chain and Justin from Year 6 test ‘blood’ to determine the blood type.
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By Vanessa Switala
SIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Education recently visited Roxby Downs and Andamooka with an interactive science program for students in years Reception to Year 6 called ‘Lab on Legs’. The workshop visited Roxby Downs Area School (RDAS) from Monday, May 21 until Wednesday, May 23. Reception to Year 3 students took part in the ‘It’s Illuminating’ workshop where they investigated fascinating properties of light and colour through the use of
hands on activities. Students in Years 4 to 6 participated in ‘Forensic Frenzy’ where they worked with ‘forensic experts in the field’ and provided students with an insight into a range of techniques used to analyse vital pieces of evidence including blood samples, footprints and fingerprints to match evidence with suspects. Carol Rance CSIRO Educator said CSIRO visit 60,000 students per year in years Reception to Year 12. She said CSIRO visit Roxby Downs every year in term two and also held workshops at Saint Barbara’s Parish School and Andamooka Primary School.
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Chelsea enjoyed looking through a kaleidoscope.
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