Science Rendezvous & International Astronomy Day

May 13, 2023

May 13, 2023

Free

Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive East, Burnaby

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Events Description

 

Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day celebrates science through a combination of science demonstrations and activities that revolve around food, climate, reconciliation and home.

A few examples of our science activities:

  • Magic Chemistry Show at the Science Theatre – watch chemical reactions in the kitchen and how food ingredients can create all sorts of mixtures, solutions and chemical changes
  • Drop in tours at the Trottier Observatory – meet our astronomers and get to use our telescope on-campus
  • Are you ready to become a hero and help protect your community? Join us and become a junior earth scientist! Through awesome games and activities, you’ll explore the incredible worlds of volcanoes and landslides, and learn how to reduce the risks of natural disasters while having a blast!”
  • Human digital dissecting at our anatomage table – take a closer look at body systems and organs; assemble a skeleton using real human bones and learn about the systems of the body using plastic models and preserved organs.
  • Enjoy physics with a Superconducting train, Bicycle generator, Bernoulli principle, Theremin, Van de Graaff generator, Eddy current ramp, Jumping rings.

Who is it for?

All ages

FREE, Registration Required for Chemistry Show.

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 13 | 11:00 AM to 03:30 PM

MAGIC CHEMISTRY SHOW

Show #1: 12:00-12:50pm

Show #2: 2:00-2:50pm

Venue & Address :

Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Academic Quadrangle — South and East Concourse
Burnaby

 

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