• EVENTS SCHEDULE

Sci-Bono Programme – Term 1, 2010
In this section you will find a list of our exciting events coming up.

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WINNERS OF THE NSTF NATIONAL AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

  Winners of the National Science & Technology Forum Awards for innovative science communication to a mass audience, the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is located between Jeppe and President Street on Miriam Makeba, in the cultural heartland of Newtown, Johannesburg.

Click here for a Map to Sci-Bono. (secure parking is available directly in front of the building)

The center is open seven days a week, 9h00 am – 16h30 pm daily.
Entry Fee for adults is R20 a learner, R10 a child (over 6 years).

To make a group booking (more than fifteen), a school booking or a booking for a birthday party

please contact our Bookings team (Cynthia Sithole & Siphokazi Ndzamela) at 011 639 8400

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Visit the Centre to PLAY SCIENCE, LEARN SOCCER – on the Science of Soccer Exhibition -  the World’s first completely soccer themed science exhibition.

 Special Events

• Physics, Food, Penguins and a passion for science!?
• 18 to 19 July

After 6 soccer filled weeks you may be ready for Physics, Food, Penguins and a passion for science!?

From the 18 – 19 July, versatile Physics Professor, Peter Barham of Bristol University UK, renowned for delivering edutaining demonstrations in restaurants, bars, lecture halls and classrooms, will visit the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Winner of the 2003 Kelvin Medal (Institute of Physics), the 1997 Sci-Art prize and the 1999 Institute of Physics Prize for the promotion of Public Awareness of Physics, Prof. Barham will be performing the following Science Demonstrations at Sci-Bono:

•    Sunday, 18 July, 14:30 – 15:30 pm, GET SCIENCE LICKED – The physics of ice-cream.
A family science show demonstrating several different ways to make ice-cream.  Audience members will get to taste the home-made ice-cream while learning about the formation of ice-crystals and the laws of thermodynamics. The show is suitable for all ages.

•    Monday 19 July, 11:30 am and 14:30 pm, A PASSION FOR PENGUINS
Sharing his love for penguins, Prof. Barham helps school learners to understand the role of research in conservation and the need to develop non-invasive techniques for studying the endangered African penguin. This lecture demonstration is aimed at Grade 4 – 9 school learners.

•    Monday 19 July, 19:00 – 20:30 pm, THE SCIENCE OF TASTE AND FLAVOUR
What makes some foods taste really good together while other pairings are just plain disgusting? In an interactive lecture, Prof. Barham demonstrates how science can help us in the kitchen. Suitable for ages 15 and up.

To make booking or to find out more email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Refilwe Pico at 011 639 8448

Don’t forget to share with all friends and family that may share Peter’s passion for physics, food, penguins or ice-cream!

For more information about this charismatic scientist please click here.

EXHIBITIONS

• The Science of Soccer
• Date to be announced

The much awaited 2010 year is here and Sci-Bono is celebrating this with our Science of Soccer exhibition.  This collection of interactive exhibits unpacks the science and technology behind the beautiful game.  It is an ideal opportunity to get learners to come to grips with concepts like inertia, centre of gravity, the Magnus effect (‘Bend it like Bafana’), leverage, velocity and force, which are such key principles in the game.  In addition they can learn about how diet impacts on performance and to delve into physiology by understanding common injuries in soccer.   Then there is the physically demanding fun stuff, where learners get to score, dribble and pass using interactive exhibits that are oversized teaching tools.  This is one not to be missed!
Maths 2000
This intriguing maths exhibition is aimed at Grades 7, 8 and 9.  It deals with puzzles, 2-D and 3-D images and the basics of geometry.  It is recommended for the teacher who wants to make maths learning more concrete and easy to understand.

FOCUS WEEKS

• Foundations for Learning
• 22 to 26 February

This programme takes place from 22 to 26 February and is aimed at the Foundation Phase learners and their teachers.  On offer will be a range of activities geared especially to support the Foundations for Learning programme.  Learners will get to engage in hands-on workshops, watch wonderful and take part in shows, and participate in captivating competitions.  The programme will give learners the opportunity to experience some of the technological applications that are prevalent in quality education today, such as computer workshops, Lego-robotics, model building and puppetry.

• Health Sciences Week
• 8 to 12 March

This programme which takes place from 8 to 12 March will delve into the topics of the day which impact on us all:  H1N1 virus, obesity, poor nutrition, HIV/AIDS, water quality and sanitation, exercise, medical science vs. traditional healers.  More than that it will expose learners to the range of careers in the health sciences, where they could study or get bursaries and what subjects they would need to study.  The programme is aimed at high school learners.

Career Guidance Events

• Grade 8 and 9 Career Guidance Festivals
• 1 to 5 March

This unique opportunity for Grade 8 & 9 learners takes place from 1 to 5 March.  This career guidance festival is aimed at assisting learners to choose appropriate subjects into Grade 10 as well as motivating Grade 8 learners to do well in order to enjoy access into certain learning streams.  Bookings are essential.

• Grade 10, 11 and 12 Career Guidance Festivals
• 1 to 5 February
• 15 to 19 February

This festival takes place from 1 to 5 February and is repeated from 15 to 19 February.  Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners get a chance to gain invaluable information on the world of work, career choices, academic skills, post–school study, bursary opportunities and employment options.