Science Road Show at Matamata College
Date: 8th May 2026
Time: 8:45 am to 10:30 am
If the weather is fine, the Senior Class will leave school at 8:50am and walk to the College for a 9:20am start. The students will walk back to school after the session. The cost for the session is $10 per student; however, the school will cover the cost of this as it is a Curriculum Event.
https://scienceroadshow.nz/2026-science-roadshow/
- Session lasts 70 minutes — a 15 minute demonstration followed by 40 minutes to explore exhibits and then to finish, another 15 minute demonstration.
- Am I living? — Kei te Ora Ahau: Explores the characteristics of living things.
- Kitchen Chemistry — Te pūtaiao ā-kihini: Fascinating science from the pantry!
- Astronomy — Te mātai arorangi
- Fair Tests — Ngā whakamātau tika
- Human Performance — Mahi tangata
- Movement — Te nekeneke
- Sight and Illusion — Te kitenga me ngā kitenga mariko
- Using Numbers — Te whakamahi tau
