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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 GAUTENG

SERVICE PROVIDER VENUE TOPIC AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY TARGET AUDIENCE TIMESLOT ENQUIRIES

Arcelormittal Science Centre Sebokeng

29 July-03 Aug Classroom: A1

SAPS Forensic department: 5 Divisions of FSL, Demonstrating of how to handle possible evidence from a crime scene and also how to analyse drugs in laboratory. Exploration on the equipment they use, career opportunities available within the force for example, forensic and their daily activities of the SAPS.

All Grades, Educators, Out of school youth and the General Public

08h30 – 15h00 6 Groups (30Min Per Group

Name: Mr. Kloppers Tel/cell:012 845 5781 Email:[email protected]

29 July-03 Aug Classroom: B4

Emfuleni local municipality will do a presentation on water and environmental awareness

All Grades, Educators, Out of school youth and the General Public

08h30 – 15h00 6 Groups (30Min Per Group)

Name:Daniel Motsapi Tel/cell:0737998594 Email:[email protected]

02 Aug Thabong Plaza Sebokeng

Road show on fun Science Shows (preservation of our precious source of life water Create awareness of the important role of science in economic development

General Public 08h30 – 15h00 6 Groups (30Min Per Group)

Name:Daniel Motsapi Tel/cell:0737998594 Email:[email protected]

29 July-03Aug Classroom: D4

Mintek to raise awareness on pollution, over- exploitation of natural resources, damage to aquatic ecosystems, climate and global changes

All grades, Educators, out of school youth and general public


Name: Mr Poslet Shunbula Tel/cell:072 136 4942 Email: [email protected]

29 July-03Aug Classroom: C3b

Ntjapedi group : Exhibition of traditional pottery, games, paintings and dance club

All grades, Educators, out of school youth and general public


Johannesburg City Parks

27 July Diepsloot Park A lecture and theatre performance would look at the challenges such as illegal dumping, pollution and other water related problem experienced along the Juksei river.

250 Community Members

9h00am-12h00pm Kogie Moodley 0849015027

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02 Aug Vlakfontein Park – Orange Farm

The general public would learn about Biodiversity and the importance of indigenous knowledge Systems within biodiversity in South Africa. There will be exhibitions from government, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders. Traditional healers will be invited to demonstrate how plants and animals are used to heal.


9h00am-1h00pm Mosa Rametse 0721527003

03 Aug Thokoza Park Soweto A lecture and theatre performance would look at the challenges such as illegal dumping, pollution and other water related problem experienced along the Klipvalley/Klipspruit catchment.


9h00am-1h00pm Mosa Rametse 0721527003

01 Aug Trade Route Mall, Lenasia.

Pan African Mall, Alex.

Westgate, Roodepoort.

Cosmo City Mall, Cosmo.

Exhibitions on Biodiversity would be conducted in four shopping malls around the City of Johannesburg. Through this exhibition community members will gain insight into biodiversity, its importance to people, rich heritage of South African biodiversity and how to conserve biodiversity.

200 people per mall 9h00am-4h00pm Moliehi Moonyane 0827239149

Ditsong: National Museum of Natural History (DNMNH)

27 July – 03 Aug DNMNH Exhibition Halls Plio-Pleistocene Palaeontology from the Cradle of Humankind: An exhibition of 4 cabinets showcasing how is fossil breccia formed, Colobines in the Cradle, Dinofelis barlowi - South Africa's own sabre-tooth cat and Australopithecus africanus - our distant ancestor

Schools and the general public

30 minutes per group Bona Nyawose 012 3227632 / 012 0000040

27 July Jubilee Mall

Taking the Museum to the People: Outreach - Museum professionals from the Public Programmes Department will take museum artifacts to exhibit at the Jubilee mall. This will give the public that comes to the mall for shopping a chance to see what the museum is all about and get a chance to touch some of the museum objects that are always behind glasses

General public 7 hours Bona Nyawose 012 3227632 / 012 0000040

30 July – 03 Aug Wonderpark Mall

Taking the Museum to the People: Outreach - Museum professionals from the Public Programmes Department will take museum artifacts to exhibit at the Wonderpark mall. This will give the public that comes to the mall for shopping a chance to see what the museum is all about and get a chance to touch some of the museum objects that are always behind glasses

General Public 7 hours Bona Nyawose 012 3227632 / 012 0000040

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02 August DNMNH Auditorium Public Lecture: This lecture will be presented by Dr Roger Smith who is a Curator of Palaeontology at Iziko Museums of South Africa. The lecture is titled “What causes mass extinctions? Fossil evidence from South Africa and Antarctica”

General Public 2 hours Bona Nyawose 012 3227632 / 012 0000040

Origins Centre Association

27 July - 2 Aug Origins centre museum Mock excavation Artefact analysis station Marabaraba Archaeologist lecture video screenings

All audiences All activities start every hour on the hour from 9h00-17h00.

Origins centre reception 011 717 4700/ [email protected] Lara Mallen 011 717 4707

Sci-Enza Science Centre (University of Pretoria)

31 July Univ of Pretoria Burgundies

Science Café Theme: Mammal Mapping

Students & Public 16h00 – 17h30 Mrs Irene Schoeman 012 420 3767/2705

01 Aug Sci-Enza SEMAS Abacus Mathematics – a demonstration of teaching the basic arithmetic skills with the aid of an abacus (counting frame)

Science Clubs & Public 14h00 – 16h30 Mrs Rudi Horak 012 420 3767/2865

30 July –0 4 Aug Kolonnade Shopping Mall

Chemistry Experiments in the BASF Kids’Lab Kids & Public 9h00 – 17h00 Mrs Rudi Horak 012 420 2865/3767

National Zoological Gardens (Pretoria)

27 July NZG Showcasing South Africa’s biodiversity research All members of public 9h00 – 15h00 Ulrich Oberprieler 012 3392743

29 July – 02 Aug NZG Biodiversity research at the NZG FET learners from selected schools

9h00 – 12h00 Armstrong Mashakeni 012 339 2742

03 Aug NZG Showcasing South Africa’s biodiversity research All members of public 9h00 – 15h00 Ulrich Oberprieler 012 3392743

RGM School of Excellence

27 July Daveyton Hostel Daveyton

• Public lecture on indigenous plants with medicinal effect • Sky viewing by telescope • African Mythology.

General public and Daveyton hostel dwellers

17h00 – 21h00 Thulani Hlatshwayo 073 655 9895

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28 July

Daveyton Centre of Hope ERF 2/20009 Bhaca Street Daveyton

• Sky viewing by telescope • Basic Astronomy lecture in a mobile planetarium • Public lecture on indigenous plant with medicinal effect

General public 16h00 – 20h00 Thulani Hlatshwayo 073 655 9895 Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi 0798437814

30 July Daveyton Intermediate School 445 Sigalo St. Daveyton

Aerospace presentation for kids by the National Aerospace Centre, activities include: • The Science of Flying • Paper aeroplane building • Flight simulator

Grade 3s to 7s (from 16H00 their parents/guardians/ family members will join in)

14h00 – 19h00 Thulani Hlatshwayo 073 655 9895 E.V Dube 0114241771

• Sky viewing by telescope • Basic Astronomy lecture in a mobile planetarium • Flight simulator

General Public 17h00 – 21h00 Thulani Hlatshwayo 073 655 9895 E.V Dube 0114241771

02 Aug TBA Science, Engineering and Technology Career Seminar Different companies will make presentations about their organizations and depict some of the opportunities they offer including study bursaries and scholarships; internships and employment for learners taking Physical Science and Mathematics (Pure)

600 Grade 10 to 12 learners who take Physical Science and Pure Mathematics from the Gauteng department of Education’s Gauteng East and Ekurhuleni North Districts.

08h00 – 16h00 Thulani Hlatshwayo 073 655 9895 Sindi Mabizela 0832545863

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Geology Museum Johannesburg

30 July Museum Africa Public tour Interested members of the public

14h00-16h00 K James 011 833 5624

31 July Museum Africa Laboratory experience and free play School pupils and teachers

9h30-13h00 K James 011 833 5624

Public tour Interested members of the public

18h00-21h00 K James 011 833 5624

1 Aug Museum Africa Museum tour School pupils and teachers

9h30-13h00 K James 011 833 5624

2 Aug Museum Africa Laboratory experience and free play School pupils and teachers

9h30-13h00 K James 011 833 5624

3 Aug Museum Africa Public talk Interested members of the public

10h00-12h00 K James 011 833 5624

University of the Witwatersrand

29 July Senate House Concourse Entomology- School of Animal, Plant & Environmental (AP&ES

Students and learners, public and Wits staff;

09h00 – 15h30 James Harrison 011 717 6464

29 July Senate House Concourse Water tasting-AP&ES Students and learners, public and Wits staff;

09h00 – 15h30 Donald McCallum 0117176416

29 July Senate House Concourse Applied Mathematics - robotics Students and learners, public and Wits staff;

09h00 – 15h30 Shunmuga Pillay 082554366

29 July Senate House Concourse Chemical Engineering: Ice cream making with liquid nitrogen


09h00 – 15h30 Andy Dinsmore 0117176761

29 July Senate House Concourse Electrical Engineering: Biomedical engineering – artificial limbs etc


09h00 – 15h30 Steven Dinger 0117177236

29 July Senate House Concourse Elec Eng: 4th

yr projects Students and learners, public and

09h00 – 15h30 James Braid 0117177219

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Wits staff;

29 July Senate House Concourse Marang Centre: Dice throwing marathon,


09h00 – 15h30 Erna Lampen 0117173258

29 July Senate House Concourse Mechanical Eng.: Solar car, Safe Bike etc


09h00 – 15h30 Kamil Midor 0117177205

29 July Senate House Concourse Palaeontology: Casting fossils Students and learners, public and Wits staff;

09h00 – 15h30 Bonita de Klerk 0117176696

29 July Senate House Concourse Palaeontology: Microtome scanning & 3D printing


09h00 – 15h30 Kristan Carlson 0117176681

29 July Senate House Concourse Square Kilometer array exhibit Students and learners, public and Wits staff;

09h00 – 15h30 Sergio Colafrancesco 0117176848

29 July Senate House Concourse Wits School of Art: game design (TBC)


09h00 – 15h30 Hanli Geyser

29 July Senate House Lecture theatre

Bottled Water: Can we afford it? Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Donald McCallum, AP&ES 011 7176416


Will we ever find evidence for intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? -

Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Andreas Faltenbacher, Astronomer 0117176827


Fossils, Footwear and Finding a Mate

Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Bernhard Zipfel, BPI [email protected]


Robotics Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Shunmuga Pillay- Math Sciences 0117176191


Does science have all the answers Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Robert Kowalenko 0117174346


Are you related to a cabbage: Evidence for Evolution

Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Ian McKay 01117176667

1 Aug Senate House Lecture theatre

Palaeontology Scientific Trust Play on Evolution

Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Ian McKay 0117176667


The Evolution of Beer: uncovering the development of the science of beer brewing

Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Anthony Higginson 0117177401


Uncorked- Investigating the Archaeology of Beer

Students & learners 13h20 – 14h00 Bridget Cohen [email protected]

30 July Wits Science Stadium What do we know about the Public, students, 17h30 -19h00 David Block

mailto:[email protected]


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Universe learners [email protected]

30 July Wits Science Stadium Are we in danger from a meteorite strike

Public, students, learners

17h30 -19h00 Roger Gibson

30 July Wits Science Stadium What can the SKA tell us about the Universe


17h30 -19h00 Sergio Colafrancesco (TBC) 0117176848

1 Aug Wits Science Stadium Dancing with the Stars: Dung Beetle Celestial Navigation


17h30 -19h00 Marcus Byrne 0117176491

1 Aug Wits Science Stadium Feathered Dinosaurs, Now in Amazing Technicolour


17h30 -19h00 Jonah Choiniere [email protected]

1 Aug Wits Science Stadium Designer Foods Public, students, learners

17h30 -19h00 Andrew Dinsmore (TBC) 0117176761

Ivory Park Secondary School Midrand

30 July Ivory Park Secondary School

Experiments and Mathematics games

Grade 7 learners Primary educators

12h00-14h00 Mrs M.AMontji 0722111970

01 Aug Ivory Park Secondary School

Mathematics games Science show Career guidance

Grade 10 and 11 learners

13h00-15h00 Mrs M.AMontji 0722111970


Public lecturer on Water conservation and electricity Scientific models exhibition

Ivory Park community Age: 35-60

9h30-13h00 Mrs M.AMontji 0722111970


Motivation and career guidance

Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 learners

9h30-13h00 Mrs M.AMontji 0722111970

HIP2B2 i

iThink Challenge, Powered by Pronutro

31 July Helpmekaar Kollege (JHB)

Competition: A challenge best described as an “Amazing Race” type of event, as teams simultaneously challenge each other at various venues throughout the country.

Learners 13h00 – 16h00 Gizelle Tossel 0828236907 Johan van Lill 0827843479

1 Aug Waterkloof High School (PTA)

Competition: A challenge best described as an “Amazing Race” type of event, as teams simultaneously challenge each other at various venues

Learners 13h00 – 16h00 Christine Hare 0827818475 / 012 3477707 Johan van Lill



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throughout the country. 0827843479

3 Aug Maponya Mall Klipspruit Competition: Regional winners of the Ithink Challenge will compete against each other in science, maths, technology and entrepreneurial activities using online and social networking media in shopping malls. General public will also participate in activities.

Public 08h00 – 15h00 Johan van Lill 0827843479

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 NORTH WEST

SERVICE PROVIDER VENUE TOPIC AND DESCRIPTION OF

ACTIVITY TARGET AUDIENCE TIMESLOT ENQUIRIES

North West University Potchefstroom

27 July-3 Aug Science Centre Hands-on experiments in the Science Centre. Guided discovery & investigation of the basics of Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Technology

200-250 8h30 – 16h30 Daily

Mrs Zelda Friesling Tel 018 299 4239 or Prof Jan Smit Tel 018 299 4236

30 July 31 July 1 Aug

Botanical Garden 1.Conservation practices. 2. The importance of plants in our daily life.. 3.Medicinal plants.

200-240 13h00 – 15h00

Mr Chris van Niekerk Tel No 018 299 2753

31 July Vuselela College Interaction on Physics and Chemistry

60-100 15h00 – 17h00 Mrs Z Friesling 018 299 4239

Northwest University Mafikeng

29 -31 July

Multi-Purpose Student Centre Hall (NWU)

Career exhibitions

Grade 9-12 learners, educators and general public

9h00-16h00

Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

Lecture Hall Astronomy Public lecture General public 16h00-16h45 Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

Lecture Hall Mathematics Public Public lecture General public 16h45-17h30 Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

Lecture Hall Indigenous Knowledge General public 17h30-18h45 Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

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North-West University (behind the student centre hall)

Sky viewing General public 19h30-21h00 Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

30-31 July North-West University (behind the student centre hall)

Sky viewing General public 19h30-21h00 Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

01 Aug Zeerust Water purification using nanotechnology

Grade 9-12 learners, educators and general public

10h45-11h05 Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

02 Aug Rustenburg Water awareness Grade 9-12 learners, educators and general public

11h25-12h00 Lerato Molebatsi 073 264 6663 018-389 2606/7

Makomba Ndlela Youth Empowerment Organisation Ganyesa and Vryburg

29 July Seichokelo Sec School Role Modeling campaign Learners 12h00 – 14h00 V Khosa 0738594520

30 July Setswakgosing Sec School (Morokweng 1)

Role Modeling campaign Learners 8h00 – 11h30 V Khosa 0738594520

31 July Pitsoletlhogile Sec School Role Modeling campaign Learners 12h00 – 14h00 V Khosa 0738594520

01 Aug3 Bopaganang Sec School Role Modeling campaign Learners 8h00 – 11h30 V Khosa 0738594520

Tigerkloof Combined School Vryburg

29 July Tiger Kloof Church Opening with Guest Speaker and Presentation on: Science in My Life

School based community 11h00 – 12h30 Eddie Cilliers 0825643354

30 July Huhudi Community Hall Presentation on: Science in My Life – Fact & Fun

School based community and interested parties

15h00 – 16h30 Eddie Cilliers 0825643354

CSIR National Laser Centre Bloemhof

30 July School hall Laser presentation and Learners 10h00-12h00 Lerato

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demonstrations 13h00-15h00 0828422820

30 July School hall Chemistry presentation and demonstration

Learners 12h00-13h00 13h00-15h00

Lerato 0828422820

30 July School Hall/ shopping centre or mall

Robot demonstration Learners and the general public 09h30-10h00 12h30-15h00

Lerato 0828422820

30 July LIDAR Demonstration General public 17h00-20h00 Lerato 0828422820

Wolmaranstad

31 July School hall Laser presentation and demonstrations

Learners 10h00-12h00 13h00-15h00

Lerato 0828422820

31 July School hall Chemistry presentation and demonstration

Learners 12h00-13h00 13h00-15h00

Lerato 0828422820

31 July School Hall/ shopping centre or mall


Lerato 0828422820

31 July LIDAR Demonstration General public 17h00-20h00 Lerato 0828422820

Rustenburg

02 Aug School hall Laser presentation and demonstrations

Learners 10h00-12h00 13h00-15h00

Lerato 0828422820

02 Aug School hall Chemistry presentation and demonstration

Learners 12h00-13h00 13h00-15h00

Lerato 0828422820

02 Aug School Hall/ shopping centre or mall


Lerato 0828422820

02 Aug LIDAR Demonstration General public 17h00-20h00 Lerato 0828422820

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 NORTHERN CAPE

SERVICE PROVIDER VENUE TOPIC AND DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY TARGET AUDIENCE

TIMESLOT ENQUIRIES

Maths And Science Leadership Academy NPC (MSLA) Kimberley

29 July– 02 Aug MSLA Campus Grade 6 Workshops Grade 6 Learners & Grade 6 Maths & Science Teachers From 20 Schools in Kimberley

Workshop 1 1: 08h00 – 10h30 Workshop 2: 11:00 – 13:30

Anne Maclean 053-8325047

Radio Teemaneng Kids talk Show Radio Teemaneng Listeners

TBC 17h15 – 17h30

Anne Maclean 053-8325047

03 Aug Diamond Pavillion Bloodhound SSC Exhibition

Shoppers 09h00 – 15h00 Anne Maclean 053-8325047

National Institute for Higher Education, Kimberley

27 July Diamond Pavilion mall and North Cape Mall

Science week Awareness and Science Shows General Public 09h00 – 13h00 Dr. Mpisi (NIHE) 053 807 5368

29 July Galeshewe Campus Astronomy Hands On Learners will be taught on how to build their own telescope and binoculars. They will be provided with the necessary material and will be guided through the process.

Grade 5-Grade 7 09h00 – 13h00 Messrs. Hassan & Thomas (NIHE) 053 871 1108

Veterinary Mobile Learners will be introduced to the operations in a mobile veterinary clinic

Grade 5-Grade 7 09h00 – 13h00 Ms. Burgess (Dept of Agriculture) 053 838 9102

29 July Galeshewe Campus Local ( Kimberley) Stargazing Introductory & orientation lecture will also be provided Viewing of the night skies

Community and learners

18h30-20h00 Mr. Poonawassy (NIHE) 053 871 1108

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 LIMPOPO


Hulisani Education and Resources Centre Apel

19 July Exhibition Centre Biodiversity< IKS, Nano Mining Teachers, parents, general public and stakeholders

9h00 – 14h00 Bongani Thabethe 0724931995

Exhibition Centre Genetic Variability + Biodiversity Teachers, parents, general public and stakeholders

9h00 – 14h00 Olona Gqwaka 0737540291

Exhibition Centre Water Purification and Nanotechnology Teachers, parents, general public and stakeholders

9h00- 14h00 Gilbert or Sibongiseni 0732509930

Vuwani Science Centre

29 – 30 July University of Venda Indoors Sports Centre

Mathematics and astronomy Biotechnology Indigenous Knowledge Systems Exhibits display Renewable energy

General public and university students

09h00 – 15h00 Prof. V.Sankaran 082 552 0897

1 Aug Vuwani Shopping Complex and Vuwani Science Resource Centre Vuwani

Mathematics and astronomy Biotechnology Indigenous Knowledge Systems Exhibits display Renewable energy

General public and university students

09h00 – 15h00 Prof. V.Sankaran 082 552 0897

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Shingwedzi EMPC Malamulele

29 July Out-reach Makuleke Corporate farms Nwanati High School

Departure : Facilitators Arrival : Makuleke Coroporate Farms Welcome and Introduction Presentation: Current Farming Methodologies Departure to Madzivhandla Agricultural College Arrival

Learners and educators 09h00 – 14h00 Baloyi H.E (082 411 7054)

29 July Out-reach Saselamani Taxi Rank

Departure : Facilitators Arrival : Makuleke Coroporate Farms Welcome and Introduction Presentation: Popularizing NSW, Science Innovation and DST Innovation Departurel

Learners and educators Taxi industry officials Public community

09h00 – 14h00 Phalanndwa N.E (0749208777)

Makomba Ndlela Youth Empowerment Organisation Burgersfort

29 July Maremisha High School


30 July Mohlarutswe Sec School


31 July Batau Sec School Role Modeling campaign Learners 8h00 – 11h30 V Khosa 0738594520

01 Aug Seokgome Sec School Role Modeling campaign Learners 12h00 – 14h00 V Khosa 0738594520

02 Aug Kgahlanong Sec School


03 Aug Ngwaabe comprehensive (Ga Masha)

Career Exhibitionand Role modeling campaign.

Learners, Educators and Parents

08h00 – 15h00 V Khosa 0738594520

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University of Limpopo Polokwane

29 July

UL Science Education Centre Tusk Auditorium

A puzzling affair. Workshop on Mathematics problems with interactive exhibits

Grade 7-12 30 learners

8h00-8h30 8h30-9h00 9h00-9h30 9h30-10h00 10h00-10h30 10h30-11h00

073 239 7341/072 580 8373

30 July

UL Science Education Centre Blue Crane Lab

Developing a field auditorium for medicinal plant species


8h00-8h30 8h30-9h008:30-9:00 9h00-9h30 9h30-10h00 10h00-10h30 10h30-11h00

073 239 7341/072 580 8373

31 July UL Science Education Centre Baobab Auditorium

Science show Grade 7-12 60 learners

8h00-9h00 9h00-10h00 10h00-11h00

073 239 7341/072 580 8373

31 July UL Science Education Centre Tusk Auditorium

A puzzling affair. Workshop on Mathematics problems with interactive exhibits


8h00-8h30 8h30-9h00 9h00-9h30 9h30-10h00 10h00-10h30 10h30-11h00

073 239 7341/072 580 8373

1 Aug UL Science Education Centre Baobab Auditorium

Science show Grade 7-12 60 learners

8h00-9h00 9h00-10h00 10h00-11h00

073 239 7341/072 580 8373

2-3 Aug Savannah Mall Science in the mall. Science shows, Biotechnology workshop, Interactive exhibits

General Public 09h00-17h00 073 239 7341/072 580 8373

3 August UL Science Education centre

Educator workshops on: The best way to teach Mathematics Improvisation in the classroom Life Science workshop

Life Science, Mathematics and Physical Science Educators

09h00-16h00 073 239 7341/072 580 8373

29-31 July Radio Thobela Interview Mathematics for all General public, school learners, educators

Time not available 073 239 7341/072 580 8373

Mon-Fri Radio Turf Science talks and competition question for the day

Students Time not available 073 239 7341/072 580 8373

Soutpansberg Astronomy Club

27 July Mall of the North Solar viewing, handout material, Public 12:00 to 21:00 Kos Coronaios

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Polokwane stargazing. 079 148 4934

28 July Sterkloop Polokwane

Solar viewing, handout material. Public 09:00 to 13:00 Kos Coronaios 079 148 4934

29 July Muyexe High School Giyani

Solar viewing, handout material, building star wheels.

Learners & public for evening stargazing

09:00 to 09:00 Kos Coronaios 079 148 4934

30 July Spar Thohoyandou

Solar viewing, handout material, stargazing.

Public 12:00 to 19:00 Kos Coronaios 079 148 4934

31 July Elim Shopping centre

Solar viewing, handout material, stargazing.


01 Aug Sumbandila Outreach and Makhado annual show.

Solar viewing, handout material, building star wheels, stargazing

Learners and public 09:00 to 20:00 Kos Coronaios 079 148 4934

02 Aug Louis Trichardt Laerskool. And Makhado annual show.

Solar viewing, handout material, building star wheels, stargazing

Learners and public

07:00 to 20:00 Kos Coronaios 079 148 4934

03 Aug Tzaneen Shopping centre

Solar viewing, handout material, stargazing


04 Aug Mussina Shopping centre

Solar viewing, handout material, stargazing


HIP2B2 I


29 July Merensky High School (Tzaneen)


Learners 13h00 – 16h00 Ada Venter 0835199100 Johan van Lill 0827843479

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 WESTERN CAPE


Astro Tours

27 July H Daehne

Conference room Swartberg Hotel Prince Albert

Sungazing, Lecture, Stargazing, Posters/Pamflets

Teachers, Parents, higher grade learners, adults

16h00 – 18h00 20h00 - 22h00

Tilanie Daehne 072-732-2950

01 Aug H Daehne

Outeniqua Primary School

Sungazing, Lecture Posters/Pamflets

Teachers, Parents, higher grade learners, adults

9h00 – 10h00 20h00 - 22h00

Tilanie Daehne 072-732-2950

West Coast Education District

29 July Wesbank SS Men in Mathematics, Science and Technology Motivational Talks

Grade 9 – 11 boys 14h00 – 16h00 Mr R Kortje 0224864868

30 July Nieuwoudt PS Use of IT in Mathematics and Science teaching

Grade 7 – 9 Mathematics and Sciences teachers

14h30 – 16h30 Mr D Green 0832561709

31 July Jan Basson Centre Women in Mathematics, Science and Technology Motivational Talks

Grade 9 – 11 girls 14h00 – 16h00 Mr C Mouton 0834831989

01 Aug Curro Langebaan Science Expo Grade 7 – 11 learners 13h00 – 19h00 Me P Pols 0833200246

03 Aug Porterville Main Road Fun Science shows: grade 7 – 9 Science Club-learners performs fun science activities at shopping mall on Saturday morning to people visiting these malls; awareness of science is promoted

Public 09h00 – 14h00 Me K Arendse 0834121045

Foster Slotegraaf

27 July Zevenwacht Mall, Kuilsriver

Telescope viewing, talks, presentations General public 10h00 -16h30 19h00 - 22h30

Auke Slotegraaf 0741007237

28 July Zevenwacht Mall, Kuilsriver



July 29 Bellville Library, Telescope viewing, talks, presentations General public 10h00 -16h30 Auke Slotegraaf

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Bellville 19h00 - 22h30 0741007237

30 July Brackenfell Library, Brackenfell



31 July Bellville Library, Bellville



01 Aug To be confirmed Telescope viewing, talks, presentations General public 10h00 -16h30 19h00 - 22h30


02 Aug Willowbridge Mall, Bellville



03 Aug Willowbridge Mall, Bellville



04 Aug V&A Waterfront, Flagpole Terrace



Science Learning Centre for Africa University of Western Cape Mosselbay and Bellville

29 July – 02 Aug Mossel Bay and surrounding schools in the Eden Karoo district.

Science road shows Eden Karroo School and public 09h00 -10h00 12h00-13h00

Prof Hartley

03 Aug University Life Science Auditorium, Bellville

Open lecture on water cooperation in South Africa and contemporary issues in science

Public at large 09h00-13h00 Melissa Peterson 021 959 3743

SANSA Science Centre, Hermanus

27 July-28 July N1 City Mall Exhibition on NSW and SANSA Regional Space weather centre for Africa

Public 10h00 – 17h00 Elisa Fraser 0765249098

30 July-02 Aug Somerset Mall Exhibition on NSW and SANSA Regional Space weather centre for Africa

Public 10h00 – 17h00 Elisa Fraser 0765249098

30 July Mobile Space Lab Schools in Beaufort West

Mathematics Graph skills Grade 6,7 and 10,11 13h00-17h00 Msizi Khathide 082 673 9721

03 Aug SANSA Science Centre Open day with tours of Space weather centre and make and take activities for kids

Public 09h30 – 13h00 Catherine Webster 073 601 4488

01-02 August SANBI Harold Porter Career Exhibition Grade 11 learners 13h00 – 17h00 Elisa Fraser

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Gardens Betty’s Bay

0765249098

Hermanus Astronomy Centre Hermanus

27July Gearings Point parking lot, Hermanus

Public sidewalk stargazing, weather dependent

General public and learners

7h00 pm Lynette Geldenhuys 084 515 4644 028 316 2428

31 July Municipal Auditorium, Hermanus

Public lecture including SKA and Mars Rover

General Public 7h00 pm As above

02 Aug Gansbaai Primary School, Gansbaai

Presentation describing Day & Night, Seasons, Waves, Fibonacci numbers, Golden Ratio As above As above

Grade 7

9h00 – 10h00 am As above

03 Aug Gearings Point parking lot, Hermanus

Public sidewalk stargazing, weather dependent


7h00 pm As above

Uthandolwakhe Organisation West Coast

27 July Dunoon Primary school High,

Workshops that promote the STEMI fields of study and career options. Within the Theme “it’s Cool to be a Nerd”

Learners 10h00am-12h00 noon Zukiswa Poswa 0765682814

28 July Proteus Technical Workshops that promote the STEMI fields of study and career options. Within the Theme “it’s Cool to be a Nerd”

Learners 12h00-14h00 Olivia Mukiibi 07610673095

29 July Table View Primary ,


Learners 13h30-15h30 Zukiswa Poswa 0765682814

31 July Edgemead High


Learners 13h30-15h30 Zukiswa Poswa 0765682814

1 Aug Westridge Secondary School


Learners 13h30-15h30 Olivia Mukiibi 07610673095

HIP2B2 I


3 Aug Blue Route Mall Tokai Competition: Regional winners of the Ithink Challenge will compete against

Public 08h00 – 15h00 Niel Roux 0823728618

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each other in science, maths, technology and entrepreneurial activities using online and social networking media in shopping malls. General public will also participate in activities.

Cape Town Science Centre

29 July -2 Aug CTSC SCHOOL GROUP VISITS - School visit to

the CTSC include a curriculum based

workshop of their choice (wide selection

across all grades), Camera Obscura tour,

Science Show and time to interact with

over 280 hands-on exhibits. Schools may

apply for sponsored (free) transport and

each school will receive a substantial set

of resources including labware.

All grades 09h00-16h00 Carmen vd Venter 021 300 3200

31 July CTSC POPULAR SCIENCE TALK - Science Out

Loud Talk– 3D Printing.

Public - adults 17h30 for 18h00 Gabi Gelderblom 021 300 3200

2 August OUTREACH – to the Woolworth Financial Services Call Centre – Observatory

Mobile Science Centre to visit WFS, to

present an opportunity for them to

interact with mobile exhibits and enjoy

Science Shows.

WFS Staff 09h00 Muneerah Jacobs 021 300 3200

3 August CTSC WORKSHOP - ORTSA Robotics –

Engineers of the future get to experience

building their own robot.

General public Aged 6 and up

09h00 & 11h00 Gabi Gelderblom 021 300 3200

3 August CTSC WORKSHOP - Paper Grand Prix – visitors

get to build their own racing vehicle from

recyclables and using their knowledge of

Science and the way it makes things

move. Vehicles are then raced against

each other and techniques improved.

General Public aged 10 and up

09h30 & 14h00 CTSC 021 300 3200

3 August CTSC WORKSHOP - Colour Wheel – There will

be no crying over spilt milk as kids

General public aged 3-6

09h30 & 13h30 CTSC 021 300 3200

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explore and understand the Science

behind the amazing display of colour

when combining a few drops of food

colouring and dish washing liquid with

milk.

3 August CTSC SCIENCE SHOWS – Some call it magic, we

call it Science. The Science show excites

while nurturing awareness that Science is

a part of our everyday lives

General public 11h30, 13h00 & 14h30 CTSC 021 300 3200

3 August EXCURSION Groote Schuur Hospital

EXCURSION - A behind the scenes tour of

what makes this hospital work – from an

Engineering perspective.

General public 11h00 Gabi Gelderblom 021 300 3200

3 August EXCURSION CHPC – Centre for High Performance Computing

A visit to the CHPC to explore the HPC

that enables cutting-edge research,

enabling South Africa to become globally

competitive.

General Public including Grade 10-12

11h00-13h00 Gabi Gelderblom 021 300 3200

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 EASTERN CAPE


Bayworld

29 July - 02 Aug Port Elizabeth

Museum Marine tourism, shark research, shark POD and water management

Grades 7 to 9 9h30 -11h00 am Sandile Dyantyi (041) 5840650

Esilindini JSS Sterkspruit

28 July Methodist Church Sterkspruit

Optimal usage of water How make our homes energy effecient Indigenous heritage species

PUBLIC 14h00 – 16h00

Thoto 0827850924

30 July Bishop Demont Aliwal North

Optimal usage of water How make our homes energy effecient Indigenous heritage species Workshops on Casio calculators Competitions on creativity and innovations and also on maths and science quiz

Public and learners 8h00 – 15h00 Thoto 0827850924 T.A Nthama 0823309448 Lebohang Mopa 0823309534

01 Aug Sterkspruit District Office Sterkspruit

Career Exhibition Learners 8h00 – 13h00 Thoto 0827850924 T.A Nthama 0823309448 Lebohang Mopa 0823309534

University of Fort Hare (FOSST Discovery Centre)

29 July University of Fort Hare (Institutes, Departments and Centres of excellence)

Visits to places of interest around Fort Hare

Maths and Science quiz workshops

General Public, UFH Community (students and staff), high school learners and educators, Government officials, Industry and companies

12h00 - 13h00 (visits) 14h00 -16h30 (Maths & Science quiz workshops)

Mr Awonke Tshefu 040 602 2231 or 072 8800 855 or Ms Oyama Aaron 073 5274 106

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30 July Keiskammahoek (Ulana High School)

TRAC and Sunstep Workshops

Lecture on Eureka Software 3D designmate

How I teach it competition

General public, learners and educators from surrounding schools, Government officials, Fort Hare community.

09h00-13h00


31 July King William’s Town (Dept. of Education)

Workshop on integration of Technology into teaching and learning

Educators, learners, Government officials, Fort Hare Community, General Public

09h00 - 16h30 Mr Awonke Tshefu 040 602 2231 or 072 8800 855 or Ms Oyama Aaron 073 5274 106

01 Aug University of Fort Hare (Sport Complex)

Exhibition showcase and competitions

Learners, University of Fort Hare community, and Local community, Industries and companies

09h00 - 16h30


Academy of Science of South Africa Polokwane

30 July Nelson Mandela Hall (Hammanskraal Venue TBC)

Lectures Topics to be covered

Careers and funding opportunities

Scientific lecture on one of the themes by a young scientist

Motivational talk by a young scientist

A presentation by an industry representative on work opportunities and bursaries

Grade 9 and 10 learners and educators General public

10h00-14h00 Phathu Nemushungwa 012 349 6624 073 268 2687

Mthatha

02 Aug Venue to be confirmed

Lectures Topics to be covered

Careers and funding opportunities

Scientific lecture on one of the themes by a young scientist

Motivational talk by a young scientist

A presentation by an industry

Grade 9 and 10 learners and educators General public

10h00-14h00 Phathu Nemushungwa 012 349 6624 073 268 2687

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representative on work opportunities and bursaries

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) Port Elizabeth

31 July Algoa Bay Yacht Club Public Presentation – Building on a legacy of coastal and marine science in South Africa

Public 9h00- 13h00 Karen 084 5811828

31 July Algoa Bay Yacht Club “Dinofish” Documentary on the discovery of the coelacanth

Public 14h00 – 15h00 Karen 084 5811828

02 Aug Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre

“Dinofish” Documentary on the discovery of the coelacanth

Public 14h00-15h00 041 991 5000

Grahamstown

30 July

Eden Grove Dinofish” Documentary on the discovery of the coelacanth

Public 18h00 – 19h00 Vanessa 046 622 2403

HIP2B2 i


29 July Stirling High School (East London)


Learners 13h00 – 16h00 Illse Kemp 0825107447 Lizelle de Bruin 0766866750

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 KZN


Unizul Science Centre Richards Bay

27/07/2013

Reptile display Science Shows DNA Detectives Workshop Tea Garden Exhibits Games and Competition Jumping Castle Crazy Craft Workshops Fire Department Sharks Board

Public 09h00 – 14h00 MJ Schwartz 0357973204

30 July Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre (Richards Bay)

Discover Your DNA (Busking) Public 09h00 -13h00 MJ Schwartz 0357973204


Science on the Move (Portable Exhibits) Public 09h00 -14h00 MJ Schwartz 0357973204


Indigenous Knowledge Exhibition

Public 09h00 -13h00 M. Nxumalo 0357973204)

31 July University of Zululand City Campus (Richards Bay)

Science Café Public 18h00-20h00 MJ Schwartz 0357973204

02 Aug UNIZUL Science Centre (Richards Bay)

Bloodhound Workshop Grade 9 13h00 – 16h00 MJ Schwartz 0357973204

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Phungashe Education Resources Centre (UGU DBE) Port Shepstone

29 July Phungashe Education Centre

Financial Literacy 70% general public 25% school learners 5% HEI students

10h45-11h45 Sthembiso Khanyile Cell: 0833299318

30 July Phungashe Education Centre

Science activities conducive areas 70% general public 25% school learners 5% HEI students


Umzinto

01 Aug Umzinto Town Hall Science activities conducive areas 70% general public 25% school learners 5% HEI students


01 Aug Umzinto Town Hall Promotion of SET careers 70% general public 25% school learners 5% HEI students


SAAMBR (UShaka Sea World) eThekwini

1 Aug uShaka Sea World Education Centre

Marine life in KZN and Madagascar – what’s the connection? Dr Sean Fennessy

General Public 18h00 Jessica 031 328 8222

2 Aug uShaka Sea World Science Exhibits and presentations Public visiting Sea World

10h00 to 15h00 [email protected] 031 328 8192





Jive Media Africa (Science Spaza) Pietermaritzburg

27 July One venue in Pietermaritzburg (T.B.C)

Launch of National Science Week 2013 - Science Spaza Event

• Government officials (DST, DoE, local government etc) • Potential partners

09h00 – 11h30 Robert Inglis 033 342 9382 084 357 7333

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• Educators • Media

31 July Schools in Umgungundlovu District Municipality

Volunteer visits to schools, demonstrations and handing out of resources

Learners and educators 2 hours per school Robert Inglis 033 342 9382 084 357 7333

Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) Durban

30 July – 01 Aug Westville Correctional Services

Application of science in SET careers Displays of possible careers within the SET sector will be erected in the Juvenile section of the Westville Centre. .

400 inmates and 20 wardens

08h30-16h00 Ms Nompilo Dlamini 031-9077194 OR Prof. NJ Ndlazi 031-9077601/2

MUT; Faculty of Natural Sciences: Seminar Room

Educators’ workshops on the use of Geogebra in teaching Mathematics

120 mathematics educators .

09h00-16h00

Prof. AM Msomi 041-9077420

03 Aug Mega City and Philani Valley Malls

The value of science in everyday life: Simulations of making of bar soaps, perfumes, bio-diesel, and detergents will form part of a promotion campaign that will be held at the two malls.

2000 members of public

09h00 – 14h00 Ms Nompilo Dlamini 031-9077194 OR Prof. NJ Ndlazi 031-9077601/2

The KZN Science Centre Durban

27 July The KZN Science Centre, Gateway

Water Conservation Exhibition showcasing the importance of recued water usage and wastage. DIY water science experiments and workshops Planetarium show/mobile exhibits Science Café Marine Science and Palaentology combined Media meets science Presentation/Talk Giant Sudoku workshop SC floor of science exhibitions

Public 09h00am-09h00pm Nazley Kast/Fareesha Essop (031) 5668040

Media meets science

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Durban Natural Science Museum Durban

29 July 151 K.E. Masinga Road

Guided behind the scenes tours of the Museum’s research centre. This event will expose the general to the museum’s scientific and research collections. Thus ensuring that they establish the “heart” of the museum, the vast volume of knowledge that these collections hold and the various areas of research that utilize these collections.

General public 09h30 to 15h30 Busi Gumede 031 3112256

31 July 251 City Hall, on church walk (OUTDOORS)

Public exhibition. Outdoor exhibition of various exhibitions in the form of pull up banners, covering a variety of different topics from i.e. Stop Rhino Poaching, Alien Invasive plants, Curators & Collections etc. will be placed in different accessible to public space. In order to promote broad public awareness on certain environmental issues and Science careers.


03 Aug 251 Anton Lembede street City Hall, 1

st

Floor

KwaNunu – place of animals Expo. The purpose of this expo is to showcase South Africa’s incredible biodiversity; whilst at the same time has local relevance using carefully constructed and managed displays that can appeal to all ages. In order to promote broad public awareness, understanding, appreciation, dialogue and debate about various aspects of the Natural Sciences and their contribution to humanity.


St Dominic’s Academy Newcastle

03-04 Aug Newcastle Mall, Allen Street, Newcastle

Interactive and informative Exhibition on a variety of interesting and topical science and technology- related subjects


09h00 – 16h30 Mrs P. van Staden 0343128316

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Thursday 01 Aug

St Dominic’s Academy School Hall, St Dominic Street, Newcastle

“Are you Smarter than a 6th

Grader?” inter-schools Quiz and Interactive Science Show

Primary Schools in Newcastle

14h00 - 16h00 Mrs S. McGhee 0343128316

Friday 02 Aug

Newcastle Public Library, Scott Street, Newcastle

Science and Technology informative Display; Career Opportunities

Learners Grade 6 – 12 General Public

09h00 – 16h30 n/a

HIP2B2 I


30 July Durban High School (Durban)


Learners 13h00 – 16h00 Mr Alan Norton 031 2771500 Lizelle de Bruin 0766866750

01 Aug Epworth High School (PMB)


Learners

13h00 – 16h00 Mrs T.A. Munro 033 8462578 Lizelle de Bruin 0766866750

03 Aug uShaka Marine World Durban

Competition: Regional winners of the Ithink Challenge will compete against each other in science, maths, technology and entrepreneurial activities using online and social networking media in shopping malls. General public will also participate in activities.

Public 08h00 – 15h00 Lizelle de Bruin 0766866750

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 MPUMALANGA


Kanyamazane Education Development Centre

28 July Alliance Church Awareness of Science, Motivation about Science, choosing Science as a subject

Public (Christians) 09h00 – 09h30 Reverend Phoku 082 853 4677 Mr. Tlou 0766574824

28 July Assemblies Church Awareness of Science, Motivation about Science, choosing Science as a subject

Public (Christians) 10h00 – 10h30 Ms Pasile Banda Contact number 072060611

30 July Pilgrim’s Rest Mine Science Excursions. Process of digging Gold, The process of water into Gold, Safety as well

Grade10 & 11 learners 08h30 – 12h00 Tommy Masango 013 768 1271/2

02 August Agricultural Research Council

Plants and water Grade 12 Learners 08h30 – 11h30 Marita Maritz Contact number 013 753 7007

Osizweni Outskirts of Secunda

29 July – 02 Aug Osizweni Science Centre

Directorate of Veterinary Services Indigenous Knowledge exhibition – Indian Spice Indigenous Knowledge exhibition – Traditional Beer Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA SA National Blood Services Sasol Global Learning Career Guidance Microscope experience Mathematics Brain teasers Rocket launch Science Theatre

All All day walk through exhibition

Angela Ford 0176892006

Penreach Nelspruit

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29 July-03 Aug Shalamuka Centre Environmental

Learners, educators and general public

08h00-16h00 L Tafereyi 013 758 9060/082 770 8324

Tumalahashe 30 July

Thulamahashe Complex

Science shows Career guidance Role modeling

General public 12h00-15h00 B Nkuna

Barberton 01 Aug

Mindini Primary Science shows Career guidance Role modeling

Learners and educators 09h00-11h00 B Nkuna

Mindini Primary Science shows Career guidance Role modeling


Kabokweni 02 Aug

Mlilo Primary Science shows Career guidance Role modeling

Learners and educators 09h00-11h00 B Nkuna

Kabokweni Complex Science shows Career guidance Role modeling


Anglo American Science Centre Witbank

27July Highveld mall Promoting Science through local launching of the National Science Week

Shoppers +/-500 Shopping hours Jan Seopa 072 596 3241

31 July The Anglo American science centre

Educating and empowering the elderly through science.

Senior citizens of Emalahleni 90

09h00-11h00 11h0013h00 13h00-15h00

Jan Seopa 072 596 3241

Nkomazi EDC Malelane

29 July-01 Aug Nkomazi EDC Maths fun activities: interesting calculations in Maths and brain teasers. Learner will be taken through on index operation and the calculator quiz

112 learners, General public and 4 educators

8h00-13h00 Mrs LO Mahlalela 0824896367 Mrs K. Nyathikazi 0823612898

29 July-01 Aug Nkomazi EDC Career Guidance: There will be display of career information and university addresses for learners.

700 learners, General pulbic and 20 educators

8h00-15h00 Langa D 0726843421 Ndlovu J 0716861211

02 Aug Nkomazi EDC Fun Run, Walk: The importance of taking part in sports and the role science play in our body

400 learners, General public and 15 educators

8h00-12h00 Mandlazi D 0823617534 Langa D 0726843421

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Shongwe EDC Malalane

28 July Ebuhleni Holiness Union Church

Healthy life style- A Health Professional will conduct Public lectures by indicating good eating habits type of food for different activities recommended medications on different diseases and side effects.

130 Church members 10h30-13h00 Mr Paul Mnisi(Pharmasist) 0823229772

30 July Shongwe EDC Learners for grades 4-6 ,grades 8-9 and grades 10 will be taken trough activities that promotes logical and systematically thinking, reasoning, judging, calculating, comparing, reflecting and summarise.. Subject advisors will be facilitating the activities which are as follows Games: are tangrams, Sudoku,Morabaraba. Quizzes: Maths relays: The use of Calculator ( Casio and Sharp)

120 learners and 4 educators

08h00-13h00 Mongwe AJ 0822965756

02 Aug Matsamo Shopping Centre

debates will be conducted at Matsamo Plaza were the subject Advisory will be distributing science pamphlets to the general community and encourage parents to motivate their children to do Maths ,Science and technology subjects so that they can pursue science related careers

General public 09h00-14h00 Tshuma DJ 0724180283

03 Aug City Royal Sports Ground

A representative from the Department of Health and Social Services will present on: The science of our body, health, and the importance of taking part in sports Four local soccer teams will be participating in a tournament where a trophy with DST/SAASTA logo and a winning prize of R500 will be given to the winning team.Refres and and their assistance will be judges The second ,third and fourth teams will get consolation prizes of R300,200 and R100.

Youth and the general public

08h00-18h00 Ntsangwane Princess 0726639435

Ezozweni Trading T/A TESS Technology

Lydenburg Lesedi Primary Science shows Educators and learners. 09h00 to 11h00 Sbu Magagula

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30 July School. Maths Games Career guidance Role modeling

Phola Trust 31 July

Mdzimba Primary Science shows Maths Games Career guidance Role modeling

Educators and learners. 09h00 to 11h00 Sbu Magagula

Nelspruit 02 Aug

Plaza Park and Ride Science shows Career guidance Role modeling Quiz and prize winning

Public and out of school learners

09h00 to 15h00 Sbu Magagula

03 Aug Kanyamazane Hall. Science shows Career guidance Role modeling Quiz and prize winning

Youth clubs and church youth.

09h00 13h00 Sbu Magagula 083 477 6053

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HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2013 FREE STATE


RT Mokgopa (Thaba Nchu Primary School)

30 July SCHOOL HALL Demonstration of experiments based on the following: (Preparation of gases, reaction of metals with oxygen, parallel and series connection as well as food tests. Learners will perform hands on experiments based on electricity. Mathematics games and puzzles to primary schools. The games played will be: Sodoku Scientific Calculators Maths Related Quizzes Constructing Models Morabaraba

Primary School Learners = 100 per Group x 6 = 600 + 500 Public = 1100

08h30 – 12h00 Mr. T.J. Mekoa 072 729 3006 Mr. M. Ramphalile 072 992 0975

31 July School Hall Talkshows, lecturing and video showcasing on topic like Astronomy and paleontology by Dr. Jennifer-Botha-Prince from National Museum to all learners and surrounding community

Grade 8 – 12 + Public

1500 learners + 1000 Public


03 Aug Local Main Road + School Hall

All learners and the community at large will participate in a 10 kilometer race in which prizes will be given under categories of learners, educators and the community for the first three male and female winners. Physiotherapists and Dieticians will lecture all participant on their area of their specialization. Indigenous Games will proceed under the supervision of Parents from the local Community

1500 Learners + 45 Educators + 20 Non-Educators + Community = 2565


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Untouchable But Approachable Brandfort

29 July Brandfort Primary school; Township

Exhibition and career profiling using the National Museum, Bloemfontein’s Mobile Museum : presentations on Anthropology, and an exhibition of anthropological objects; Acaralogy; Archaeology; Palaeontology; Rock Art; Mammalogy ;Ornithology(Birds), etc, From the National Museum; Bloemfontein

Grade 3-5 learners 09h00 -11h00 Mr Lebohang Makoae 051 4479609

29 July Brandfort Public Library/ Community Hall

A talk by a scientist; the importance of maths;science & technology and how it improves the livelihoods; a particular research will also be profiled by either a Herpetologist/ Acaralogist/ Astro-physicist.

Community members; councilors and unemployed youths

11h00 -13h00 Mr Bongani Shabangu 071 971 3709

Tweespruit

31 July Tweespruit High school; Township

A talk by a scientist; the importance of maths;science & technology and how it improves the livelihoods; a particular research will also be profiled by a Herpetologist/ Acaralogist/ Astro-physicist.

Community members; councilors and unemployed youth.

11h00-13h00 Mr Bongani Shabangu 071 971 3709

Lenyora La Thuto Comprehensive School Botshabelo

30 July Lenyora La Thuto CS

Public lecture (Role played by MSET in the society) Grade 8, 9 and 10 1h30 minutes Ms Kitsa 082 551 2850

01 Aug Lenyora La Thuto CS

Indigenous knowledge General public 3 hours Ms Marumo 072 259 1391

Central University of Technology Bloemfontein

01 Aug Atrium of Engineering Building

Exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics related fields of study in the Faculty of Engineering

Grades 10, 11 & 12 learners and their educators

08h00 – 09h30 09h30 – 11h00 11h00 – 12h30 13h30 – 15h00 15h00 – 16h30

Mr BW Jeremiah 051 – 507 – 3070 Me T Keele 051 – 507 - 3841

2013/08/01 Atrium of Engineering Building

Purpose, activities and possibilities of the Centre for Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing as well as the Product Development & Technology Station (CRPM & PDTS).

Grades 10, 11 & 12 learners, educators, general public and students

08h00 – 09h30 09h30 – 11h00 11h00 – 12h30 13h30 – 15h00 15h00 – 16h30

Mr G Booysen 051 – 507 – 3220 Me T Keele 051 – 507 - 3841

2013/08/01 SANLAM Auditorium in Challenges Sustainable Water Resource Management Grades 10, 11 & 12 08h00 – 09h30 Prof Y Woyessa

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Engineering Building poses for SA as a water scarce country learners, educators, general public and students

09h30 – 11h00 11h00 – 12h30 13h30 – 15h00 15h00 – 16h30

051 – 507 – 3081 Me T Keele 051 – 507 - 3841

2013/08/01 Civil Engineering Laboratory

Water Competition High School learners and Students

09h00 – 16h30 Mr N Grobbelaar 051 – 507 - 3429

2013/08/01 Civil Engineering Laboratory

Bridge Building Competition High School learners and Students

09h00 – 16h30 Mr C Korff 051 – 507 - 3528

HIP2B2 i


29 July Sand du Plessis High School (Bloemfontein)


Learners 13h00 – 16h00 Johanette de Beer 0823817552 Niel Roux 0823728618

31 July Goudveld High School (Welkom)


Learners 13h00 – 16h00 Eben Engelbrecht 0827727434 Niel Roux 0823728618

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