National Science Week

NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

Highlights for NSW 2017

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 Eastern Cape

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FOSST Discovery Centre, University of Fort Hare

10 August Buffalo City & Community Outreach programme: FOSST-DC will go to a community Public 4 hrs [email protected] Yes 2017 Amathole Halls and engagement programme to a school within our range to schools reach out learners ,the main focus of this, is to reach learners with disabilities and general public who did not participate in NSW

Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre

10 August Nelson Nelson The learners & educators will be visiting the Nelson Mandela 240 learners 09:00 – Noma/Singa Invited 2017 Mandela Bay Mandela Bay Bay Science & Technology Centre where they will explore and 8 11:00 schools Municipality Science & and interact with different exhibits on Automotive, Energy & teachers 041 991 5000 only Technology electricity, momentum Biology & life, etc. The visit will (6,7,9,10,11) 12:00 – Centre include talks by a Pharmacy lecturer from Rhodes University 14:00 [email protected] and a postgraduate student from NMMU and an NMBSC staff. The talks aim to expose the learners to the different [email protected] career opportunities in STEM focusing more on Pharmacy, Chemistry and Biotechnology.

The learners & teachers will also have an opportunity to do a hands-on interactive pharmacy, chemistry and biotechnology experiments.

11 August Nelson Kwanobuhle The Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre 500 10:00 – Noma/Singa No 2017 Mandela Bay Shopping team will setup an exhibition stall at the Kwanobuhle community 15:00 Municipality Complex and Shopping Complex, where the public could have the members 041 991 5000 Lovelife opportunity to interact with the exhibits, while being exposed Youth Radio to science shows, which focus on everyday life concepts. [email protected] There will also be competitions for the community members. We will also have a slot at the Lovelife youth radio where we [email protected] will be talking about The National Science Week and the Importance of STEM.

Rhodes University (RU) – Grahamstown

5 August Sarah Rhodes RU Faculties of Science and Pharmacy Open Day learners, 8:00 – Kim Weaver YES 2017 Baartman University, educators 13:00 [email protected] During this day, Saturday morning from 09h00 – 13h00, District Grahamstown and public. 0466037702 various Departments will hold activities aimed at grade 9 learners their parents/guardians and teachers. These activities will range from career talks, hands-on experiments, demonstrations, lectures on the various subjects, depending on what the Department’s staff and students have to offer. The aim will be to convince learners how important it is to choose maths, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences for subjects to take to grade 12 and get them excited about Science as a possible career choice. South African Institute of Physics (SAIP)

7 August Krugersdorp Lodirile Interacting with Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners. We will also - Grade 10, 09:00 – [email protected] No 2017 Secondary be interacting with their educators 11 and 12 12:00 School learners 0116709067 - Educators Diepsloot Diepsloot Secondary 14:00 – School 16:30

07 August Vhembe Patrick Motivational talks and Displaying Creative Physics. Use Grade 8 -12 08:00 - [email protected] No 2017 Ramaano Galileoscopes to teach learners about stars. 15:00 Secondary 08170950321

SANSA Earth Observation

09 August Chris Hani Queenstown Activity 1: Showcase the power of space application Public 11h00 – Mr. Wongama Tengela Yes 2017 of Earth Observation to demonstrate changes that 14h00 take place at a given location over time. The tool of [email protected] Google Earth, which is freely available to anyone with Community 0834306827 Hall internet access, will be used to showcase this change detection over time using examples of local areas visited, complemented by the SANSA satellite imagery archive data. This activity can be adapted for various target audiences.

Activity 2: Use Google Earth Pro, available for free to any user, to conduct a virtual tour of South Africa’s space industry players distribution across the 9 provinces, from satellite manufacturers, Assembly, 2

Integration and Testing (AIT) facilities, various users of space technology applications, examples of societal benefit areas relevant to the 4 districts chosen will be given. This activity is also adaptable to any target audience.

Activity 3: The Mathematics of outer space showcased for learners in the school system from remote sensing, space operations, and GIS linked to the Mathematics curriculum. Science Spaza

5-12 Nationally Television Short films about Science and Rocks in Tourism Locations Youth 4pm – Sthabile Mazubane N/A August (Hectic Nine- 5pm 2017 9, SABC 2, Short films about young people creating hip hop songs +27 (0)81 367 5996 4pm) about science and rocks in tourism locations

Scifest Africa

7 August Chris Hani Cofimvaba Scifest-on-the-Road will promote the awareness, Learners 08h00- Pumza Tshebe No appreciation and understanding of science amongst and 14h00 learner’s and educators. The programme will consist of Educators 046 603 1106 learner’s workshops, an educator workshop, a science show and an educational theatre production

Umtata International School

08 & 09 OR Tambo Umtata Street theatre: This will involve Music, poetry, drama, Learners, 09h00- Mrs Petse PP YES August District International etc. to market or emphasise on NSW theme and general 14h00 2017 Municipality School objectives. To involve ECD learners and their parents. public and [email protected] teachers 073 331 9658

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 Free State

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Central University of Technology - Bloemfontein

07 and 08 Mangaung Tempe Parachute exhibition and demo at the Public 5 hours Colonel VD Maseko, yes August 2017 Metropolitan (Army Tempe (Army base) Learners per day Brigade Commander; Tel: 051 402 1501; Municipality base) Educators Students Mrs C Keet; Communication Decision officer, Tel: 051 402 1500. Makers

Journalists Scientists

09 August Mangaung but Central Breaking Boundaries: Acknowledging and Public 5 hours Dr M Masinde – Doctorate in yes 2017 also University Empowering Women Learners Information Technology; Tel: 0515073091; showcasing of Educators Students Xhariep Technology Dr J Hattingh- Doctorate in Decision (Jagersfontein) Tourism and Management Makers Tel: 0515073288;

Journalists Scientists

Motheo District Teachers Development Centre

8 August 17 Mangaung Planetarium, Understanding the solar system. Introduction to Learners 12h00 Prof Hoffman M Yes Metro planets and the Milky Way Galaxy. & Naval Hill Educators [email protected]

9 August 17 Thabo Thitapoho Extraction of essential oils from trees and plants. Public, 12h00 Mr Kobo L No Mofutsanyana Farm, Observing the distillation process. Learners Tweespruit & [email protected] Educators 082 561 1361

National Museum - Bloemfontein

5,7,8,10,11,12 Mangaung Fichardtpark Temporary exhibitions at local libraries” Through General Whole A van Staden No Aug 2017 Metropolitan Public these exhibitions we will show equipment public day that Municipality Library, scientists in die various research departments at visiting the the [email protected] the National Museum use to do their jobs as well libraries = libraries Trevor as interesting artefacts from various research 2500 are 051 4479609 Barlow, departments. open Library

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 Gauteng

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ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA

07-11 Sedibeng D 3 SciFUN – For The Love of All 8:30 – 15:30 Mzwandile Maphanga and August Science Lawrence Mutwautshila 2017 Generate the Appreciation of 0169880507 science as a subject for the Sedibeng public

Play science-based games

Delta Environmental Centre

11 West Rand Langu Primary DEC’s educational team will visit Grade 6 & 9.30am – Malusi Vatsha YES August Municipality School Langu Primary School to facilitate 7 learners 12.30pm [email protected] (arrangements 2017 District the “Exploring Biodiversity” Educators 011 888 4831 / 082 332 made with Through these activities, General 4270 Langu PS) learners and educators as well public as the parents and members of the local community will be aware of the contribution of STEMI to sustainable development and improved quality of life and the protection of the South African biodiversity heritage.

JNF Walter Sisulu Environmental Centre, Mamelodi

8 August Tshwane JNF Walter Sisulu Medicinal and useful Plants. Local [email protected]. Yes 2017 Environmental Training workshop for local community Centre Mamelodi community. Get to know the and 012 8013 197 traditional uses of some community indigenous trees; prepare groups remedies such as mosquito repellent and cold remedies. Learn propagation skills such as making cuttings and separating plants.

MATHS OUR WORLD

05 – 09 Ekurhuleni Golden walk mall. Family Maths- helping 1000 10am -12pm Lihle- Yes August Germiston parents become more 2017 involved in their children’s 076 806 2507 maths education

It has been proven that family involvement in the education of children has a great deal of benefits. In this activity, the facilitator will use games to discuss various mathematical concepts with learners and parents. The facilitator will demonstrate how maths is expressed in various daily activities like waking up in the morning, going to school, going to the grocery store, counting money, telling time, fractions etc. The facilitator will also show that learners and parents can make their own

mathematical games from recycled material.

Moipone Academy

5 August Ekurhuleni Rabasotho Hall - Official opening, Presentations, General 9h00 – 14h00 Joseph Taetsane No 2017 District Tembisa Role modelling lecture, Exhibition Public and science shows [email protected] demonstrations 0829798898

National Zoological Garden

5, 6, 9, 12 Tshwane, NZG Interactive displays for zoo visitors Zoo 9h00 – 15h00 Ulrich Oberprieler No & 13 Gauteng visitors of August all ages [email protected] 2017 102 339 2743

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

7 - 12 City Of Inreach: Sci- Inreach: We will be having Learners Inreach:9:00- Christinah Raphahlelo Yes August Johannesburg Bono;Speak To A workshops and mathematics and Public 13:00 and 2017 Metropolitan Scientist: shows, Planetarium, Exhibitors Members :18:30-20:00 Christinah.raphahlelo@sci- Municipality and Presenters: Public Scientific for bono.co.za Outreach: Talk and Outreach: Sakhumzi is scientific an institution, must do after visiting Talk late 083 535 4937 Sakhumzi(Soweto) Mandela's house, definitely a at night tourist attraction Place.

Sci-Enza Discovery Centre

8 August Tshwane Mae Jemison Science tourism public talk Public & 15:00 – 16:00 [email protected] yes 2017 Reading Room learners (Mamelodi)

12 Tshwane The Grove Mall Mall Science exhibition public 09:00 – 17:00 [email protected] No August 2017

THE COLOURED CUBE

AUGUST EKURHULENI SPRINGS MALL THE SCIENCE OF PAINT: General 10AM – Anthea Moys NO 5 Public Take a walk through the history of 5PM [email protected] paint and learn how the processes have changed over the years. We 011 021 1177 will start with Rock Art move on to natural dyes and pigments then oils and water colours and finally on to synthetic paint.

During the activity you will get an opportunity to test the methods of making paint with the end goal of making art. Engaging, fun, and messy – come join us!

UNISA (I-SET Community Engagement Project)

12 NW MyCareerCorner I-SET Robotics Workshop (AMA- Public 10h00-15h00 Patricia Gouws By August Mabopane zing Tour) [email protected] appointment

UJ Science Centre – Soweto

07 -11 Soweto UJ Soweto ‘Chemistry is Fun.’ 8-12 8am -15pm [email protected] No Campus The show consists of various 011 559 5754 Imbizo Hall interesting chemical reactions 071 907 3860 that will be demonstrated and explained to the learners.

The show is approximately 40 minutes long, so we are willing to do 2 to 3 consecutive shows between 13:00 and 15:00. We

would suggest that the group of learners attending the show should be between 30 to 40 learners, so that it is not too crowded and they can easily see the demonstration.

Wits University

7-11 Aug Gauteng Wits Theatre Wits Science Slam. Postgraduate School 11:00-12:30 Ian McKay Yes Central students present their research to learners learners and students in a 10 teachers 0117176667 minute fun way. The audience and votes for the best presentation. At students 0845003902 the end of the week we have finals and a winner is selected [email protected]

Maths Our World

05 – 09 Ekurhuleni Golden walk Family Maths- helping parents 1000 10am - Lihle- Yes August mall. become more involved in their 12pm 2017 Germiston children’s maths education 076 806 2507

The facilitator will demonstrate how maths is expressed in various daily activities like waking up in the morning, going to school, going to the grocery store, counting money, telling time, fractions etc. The facilitator will also show that learners and parents can make their own mathematical games from recycled material.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 KwaZulu Natal

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ArcelorMittal Science Centre (Newcastle)

05 UThukela Murchison Exhibition, Science Show and Maths General 09h00 – Manqoba Ndhlela Yes August District Mall challenges Public 16h00 2017 Municipality (Ladysmith) manqoba@amsasciencecentr e.co.za

034 314 1247

7,8,10,1 Majuba District ArcelorMittal Puppet Show Learners 09h00 - Manqoba Ndhlela No 1 August Municipality Science 11h00 2017 Centre Maths Workshop (Grade 3) manqoba@amsasciencecentr 11h00 – e.co.za Identification of Plant Cell (Grade 6) 13h00 034 314 1247 (Grade 10)

12 uMzinyathi Dundee Taxi Exhibition, Science Show and Maths General 09h00 – Manqoba Ndhlela Yes August District Rank challenges Public 16h00 2017 Municipality manqoba@amsasciencecentr e.co.za

034 314 1247

FEMSSISA

5 August eThekwini Sastri 1. The Maze Public 08:00- Vishnu Naidoo Yes 2017 Convention 2. Maths 20 14:30 Centre 3. Maths 36 [email protected] 4. Math-a-Move 5. Mathematics Puzzles 6. Careers in Science – National Bench Mark Test 7. Video Teaching and Learning 8. Water extraction from the Air

Mofa Science Outreach

05 Ilembe District Taxi rank The importance of sugarcane General 8 hours Sifiso Nkosi NO August (Stanger) bagasse Republic 2017 o Things you can produce using bagasse e.g. industrial applications, such as geotextile structures, automotive and agricultural mats will be shown as an examples o Experiment Demonstrations . Chemical reaction . Static Electricity . Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy 12 uMgungundlovu Ranks (Market o Experiment Demonstrations General 3 hours + 3 Sifiso Nkosi No August District pmb) and . Chemical reaction Republic hours 2017 Shopping . Static Electricity center . Potential Energy to Kinetic (Hyfield) Energy

Unizulu Science Centre

Sat 12th King Unizulu Various exciting activities at our General 9:00 – [email protected] NO August Cetshwayo Science science centre which include Public 14:00 m 2017 Centre tourism in KZN, mathematics activities, light and colour, chemistry and astronomy shows, games, exhibitions and many more

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 Limpopo

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12 August Vhembe Public 5 Hours No 2017 District Renewable energy technologies Learners Prof Sampson Mamphweli Educators 082 990 6081 soccer tournament for four schools Decision- [email protected] This activity will involve a makers presentation about tourism and Website: renewable energy technologies Journalists www.profmamphweli.co.za by Prof Sampson Mamphweli, Scientists this presentation will be followed by a soccer tournament for four high schools. The presentation will take place in Vuwani community centre and the tournament will be in Vuwani sports grounds.

BOKAMOSO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTRE

8August CAPRICON BOSTEC Leaners 09H00- MORUDU MS N/A 2017 Career Choice 10H00 ICT Integration In Teaching Science Shows Tour On 13H00- Science Exhibits 14H00 From the old to the new 14

technology exhibits

LIASTEC

07/Aug/2017 Waterberg Makapane’s  Tour at Makapane’s Valley Grade 10 – 12 09H00- Serupu Mongale Yes Valley – Heritage site Leaners 13H00 [email protected] Mokopane  Presentations at the valley on: 076 832 1314 - Importance/Role of science General in our everyday lives Public Moshitwana Letsoalo - Maths is Fun – Mathemagic [email protected] - Promoting STEM education 081 476 8319 and Career Guidance 08/Aug/2017 Capricorn Bakone Tour of the Bakone Malapa cultural General 09H00- Serupu Mongale Yes Malapa – heritage site Public 13H00 [email protected] Polokwane 076 832 1314 Tour of AIB bottling Plant SAB and AIB Moshitwana Letsoalo Plant tours [email protected] 081 476 8319

09/Aug/2017 Waterberg Mahwelereng Science Show at the Shopping General 09H00- Serupu Mongale No Shopping Complex Public 13H00 [email protected] Complex 076 832 1314 Performing fun experiments Moshitwana Letsoalo [email protected] 081 476 8319

11/Aug/2017 Waterberg SanParks OUTDOOR STEM Career exhibition Grade 10 – 12 09H00- Serupu Mongale Yes Mokopane at Mokopane Game Breeding Leaners 13H00 [email protected] game Centre 076 832 1314 breeding General center Presentations at the valley on: Public Moshitwana Letsoalo [email protected] - Importance/Role of science 081 476 8319 in our everyday

lives

- Maths is Fun – Mathemagic

- Promoting STEM education and Career

Guidance

Palaborwa Foundation

9 August Mopani Namakgale Science in Shopping Centres: General 10Am-3pm Phillip Mutshena No 2017 Shopping Visitors in the Shopping centres will Public Centre and interact with National Science Week 0839266397 Lulekani Facilitators and we will display Shopping various posters to educate general Centre members of public about Science. The main focus will be on the 2017 theme, Science For Tourism

10 and 11 Mopani Nthabiseng Workshop on production of General public 9Am-3pm Phillip Mutshena No August 2017 Special marula fruit jam: Ba-Phalaborwa School and municipality is known as a home of 0839266397 Majeje Drop- Amarula tree. Marula fruit has in centre multiple fantastic uses, including cosmetic and medicinal ones. Members of public will be educated on how to produce marura fruit jam

SCIENCE-TUBE

07/08/2017 Vhembe Thohoyandou Learners, 09:00 – Khamusi NO District, Bonatical Science Show Edutainment “Wow Educators and 16:00 0847617174 Limpopo Garden Factor” General Public Thohoyandou History of Tourism and Science Sec School benefiting Tourism (International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development)

10/08/2017 Vhembe Malamulele Daily Program and Sky Viewing Learners, 18:00 - Khamusi Yes District, and Tshilala Educators and 20:00pm 0847617174 Limpopo Secondary General School Visit Public to Vuwani Science Centre VIP PRINT 08-Aug- Mopani Tzaneen Mall VIP Print team will spend better half Public 8am-12:30 [email protected] No 2017 of the morning on public awareness members 076 433 9706 on Maths, Science and Technology by performing basic Science to showcase science in everyday life by demonstrations such as basic electricity consumption calculation, water purification, basic 5S recycling, body parts, perception & anatomy & physiology of a human being. 09-Aug- Vhembe Malamulele VIP Print team will celebrate Public 8am-12:30 [email protected] No 2017 Taxi rank women’s day at Malamulele Taxi members 076 433 9706 Rank encouraging women to use IKS systems to contribute to the local economy, to use basic Science and Technology skills in their everyday life such as basic electricity consumption calculation, water purification, basic 5S recycling and basic food preservation skills to safe. Vuwani Resource Centre

07 – 11 Vhembe Vuwani  Advancing Science Tourism Public, 08h00- [email protected] No Aug-2017 Science by moving around the science Learners and 15h30 Resource centre and observing the scientists 0785172981/ Centre different renewable activities  Fun with weather parameter measurements and the use of Mathematical Modelling

 Viewing exhibits and guided tour

07 – 11 Vhembe Venda Plaza/  Viewing exhibits Public, 08h00- [email protected] No Aug-2017 University Of  Renewable energy exhibits Learners and 15h30 Venda Main scientists 0785172981/ Gate

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 Mpumalanga

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Anglo-American Science Centre – Witbank / eMalahleni

07, 08, 10 & Nkangala Anglo- Various mathematical board Learners, 5 hours Solly Simelane, NO 11 August American games for young and old are students and per day. [email protected] 2017. science going to take place at the public. centre. science centre. 073 029 3014/060 776 9241

Emmontitude

12-08- Enhlanzeni Graskop Role modelling, plant General 5hours Sibusiso Mlimo yes 2017 Community diversity, Creating a Gmail Public 0765800340 Hall account, water purification Sibusiso.mlimo@gmail. and water saving tips. com

TESS TECHNOLOGY

12-07-2017 Ehlanzeni Kabokweni Science shows, career guidance, Public & out of 09:00 – Mr. S Magagula No Complex maths quiz, role modelling in SET school people 14:00 [email protected] careers and fun experiments. 083 477 6053

Shalamuka Penreach Science Centre

7-11 August Enhlanzeni Shalamuka Nature Trail: Penryn College Learners and 1 hour G Mashabane Email: Yes Penreach Campus on which Shalamuka Educators per group [email protected] Science Science Centre is situated has of 40 X 3 Phone:0721026007 Centre over 200 tree species, which groups X also includes indigenous trees. 5 days

Quickvest Holdings

11 August Nkangala Nantendhlela  Career Guidance leaners 9 am to 3 Ms D Mashinini or No 2017 District High School  Study Opportunities pm  Experiments to showcase the Dr TC Leboho (KwaggaFont importance of science on our 072 444 7575 ein, everyday life and what MountainVie participants can do at home to [email protected] w) promote science  Relevance of science in tourism

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 Northern Cape

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Indalomed

05 August Francis Baard Horseshoe Inn Diamond Processing Learners 08h00- Sandile Mkhize No 2017 District Conference Technologies workshop and Students 16h00 Centre- exhibition. Kimberly’s Tourism Academics [email protected] Kimberly CBD sector Indaba. Educators General public 071 604-1938

Media

Businesses

07 August Pixley ka Seme Ethembeni Astronomy, Sky Viewing and Learners 08h-16h00 Sandile Mkhize No 2017 District Community South Africa’s Advancements Students Hall in Space Science. Science Academics [email protected] Educators jokes. Mathematics Modelling. 071 604-1938 Maths quiz. A visit to the Ria General public Huysamen Aloe Garden Media Businesses

09 August John Taolo Kuruman Mall Mineral processing technology Learners 09h00- Sandile Mkhize No 2017 Gaetsewe & career expo 15h30 District Members of [email protected] Municipality the public 071 604-1938

10- August John Taolo Mothibistad Mineral processing workshop, Learners 09h00- Sandile Mkhize No 2017 Gaetsewe Science experiments and Students 16h00 District Centre demonstrations. Career expo. Academics [email protected] Municipality Tourism Indaba and Educators General public 071 604-1938 exhibition. Media Businesses

11 August Siyanda/ZF Postmasburg Career expo Learners 08h00- Sandile Mkhize No 2017 Magcawu Laerskool 16h00 District Science Engagement discussions [email protected] Postmasburg High School Fun science experiments 071 604-1938

Ratang Thuto Visit to the Witsand Nature High School Reserve Sky gazing

MATHS & SCIENCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NPC

10 August Francis Baard Radio Girls Radio Talk Show Radio 17:00 – Anne Maclean N/A Teemaneng The MSLA GIRL learners will Teemaneng 17:30 address the following topics: listeners [email protected] To be  Motivating the youth of the confirmed 053-8325047 Northern Cape Province, especially GIRLS, to take maths & science at school and to work hard in these subjects which are the key to the future  Inspiring the youth of the province, especially GIRLS, to have a dream in life and to take up SET careers in order to radically transform the economy of South Africa  Highlighting the IYT and the importance of SCIENCE

TOURISM in the Northern Cape

12 August Francis Diamond Science Tourism Exhibition Diamond 08:00 – Anne Maclean N/A Baard Pavilion Pavilion 15:00 shoppers [email protected] The focus will be on the theme: SCIENCE TOURISM. 053-8325047

Special inclusion will be made of the BLOODHOUND SSC Project, a global Engineering Adventure, using a 1000 mph World Land Speed Record attempt to inspire the next generation about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

South African Astronomical Observatory – N Cape

07 August Namaqua Lekkersing Universal Awareness: Astronomy Grades 1 - 3 09:00 – Anthony Mietas yes 2017 Primary Story Telling 10:30 [email protected] or School 0743301236

Building of Telescope workshop Grades 6-7 10:45 – Anthony Mietas yes 12:00 [email protected] or 0743301236

08 August Namaqua Port Nolloth  Universal Awareness: Grades 1 - 12 09:00 – Anthony Mietas yes 2017 Astronomy Story Telling 10:30 [email protected] or Okiep school  Building of Telescope 0743301236 workshop  Solar System Workshop  Stargazing

09 August Namaqua Eksteenfontein Stargazing public 18:00 – Anthony Mietas yes 2017 School 20:00 [email protected] or 0743301236

11 August Namaqua Concordia  Universal Awareness: Grades 1 – 12 09:00 – Anthony Mietas yes 2017 School Astronomy Story Telling 10:30 [email protected] or  Building of Telescope 0743301236  Solar System Workshop Public  Stargazing workshop

12 August Namaqua Williston Drop  Public Presentation public 17:00 Anthony Mietas yes 2017 in Centre  Stargazing [email protected] or 0743301236

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 North West

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SLEG CONSULTING

7-11 Bojanala Phokeng/Moru Touring Science of Indigenous Learners, 10h00- Bushy Moabelo NO August leng Knowledge System, a public public and 10h45 lecture. students in [email protected] FETs The Lecture involves a pictorial, 072 8711 897 video and data presented at the Halls. It evokes medicinal knowledge, use and 23

preservation; shows pictures and video compiled by SLEG of interviews with herbalists talking to the profession and its practice. The lecture gives names of herbs in their indigenous languages.

5,6 & 12 Bojanala Moruleng/Pho Arts/Culture touring Science Learners, 10h00a Bushy Moabelo NO August keng through Innovative fusing of public and m- science content into Pule-Nyana, students in 4h00pm [email protected] performance, Mmapadi, Dinaka, FETs 072 8711 897 HipHop and AfroSoul.

7-11 Bojanala Phokeng/Moru Playing Mathematics, Learners, 11h00a Bushy Moabelo NO August leng Biodiversity, Astronomy Quizzes public and m- and Optical Illusion students in 12h30p [email protected] m FETs 072 8711 897 - Math Quiz - Biodiversity Quiz - Astro Quiz - Optical Illusion Quizzes 7-11 Bojanala Rustenburg Interactive Hands-on WOW Learners, 11h00a Bushy Moabelo NO August CBD-Taxi Activities public and m- ranks, students in 12h30p [email protected] Hospital, - Technology from simple m FETs 072 8711 897 Mining Areas, materials Schools - Science into Toys - Physics & Chemistry Magic Shows (Vacuum demonstrations with 5 different size syringes and Jars with balloons, Eating away Styrofoam cups with acetone, 7-11 Bojanala Phokeng/Moru PUBLIC LECTURES Learners, 12h30- Bushy Moabelo No August leng public and 13h30 ON CAREERS IN STEMI: [email protected] Community hall bound

PowerPoint/Multimedia lecture students in 14h30- 072 8711 897 series FETs 15h30

SA INVENTION highlighting topical subjects in Waterless Bath-and SA discovery, Astronomy-SKA, Bloodhound, Gravitational Field Sounds and the New Planet discovery.

Touring the STEMI career through video based presentation of actual STEMI practitioners at work shown to FET students, learners and educators.

NWU - Mafikeng

7th - 11th Ngaka Modiri Lecture hall Public lectures – everyday General 17h00- Lerato Yes August Molema academics will present different public, 18h00 2017 topics based on IKS, astronomy, students [email protected] (except 9th etc. August) 018-3892606/19

10th -11th Ngaka Modiri Lecture hall Seminars – everyday science General 10h00- Lerato Yes August Molema postgraduate students will present public, 14h00 2017 different topics based on GIS, students [email protected] (except 9th biotechnology, nanotechnology, August) agriculture, chemistry etc. 018-3892606/19

P-STEM Foundation

NWU Science Centre - Potchefstroom

8 August Potchefstroom NWU Lunch-hour colloquium at the NWU Students 13:00 – Dr. P Kilian Yes Science Centre (Potchefstroom) 14:00 [email protected]

018 299 4398

HIGHLIGHTS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES 2017 Western Cape

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African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

8 August City of Cape African Public Talk Public 19:00- Dr Mpfareleni Rejoyce Gavhi- No Town Institute for 20:00 Molefe Metropolitan Mathematical [email protected] Municipality Sciences, 021 787 9349 Muizenberg

9 August City of Cape Oliver Tambo Women in science, Learners and TBC Dr Mpfareleni Rejoyce Gavhi- No Town Community technology, engineering, and public Molefe Metropolitan Hall, math (STEM) fields [email protected] Municipality Khayelitsha, 021 787 9349 Cape Town ArcelorMittal Transformation Centre

05/08/201 #52 Weskus Mall An 8-hour programme with General Public 08:00- Jacqueline Willems- Project No 7 & Langebaan various activities that will expose 17:00 Coordinator West Coast Community the value of Science in 12/08/201 District Centre. conjunction with tourism. It [email protected] 7 Municipality ranges from fun activities such as marshmallow tower building, 022-7191058 Math fun quizzes in calculating population and traveling Lekgabe Dihlabi- Educational distances. An Eskom Expo that Officer motivates public interests in [email protected] STEMI. Water quality workshops that emphasize on the value of Olivia -Bookings manager water and the economy’s sustainable future of Tourism. [email protected] Including other fun science experiments, volcano building.

Garden Route Botanical Garden Trust

5- August Eden Tourism Large Screen TV showing Adults/children All day Joan Shaw/Priscilla Burgoyne No 2017 District office Biodiversity Organisms that can George/ be found in the Southern Cape Tourism office Wilderness

5-12 Eden George Two posters showing the alien Adults/children All day Janine Carolus No August District Library species threatening the natural 2017 entrance Fynbos in the Southern Cape VERSUS natural biodiversity

species that occur when aliens are cleared

5-12 Eden Conville Large Screen TV showing Adults/children All day Dr Hannelie Louw No August District Clinic, Biodiversity Organisms that can 2017 Thembalethu be found in the Southern Cape Clinic/Georg e Hospital Two posters showing the alien Dr Zille North species threatening the natural Fynbos in the Southern Cape VERSUS natural biodiversity species that occur when aliens are cleared iThemba LABS – Cape Town

7-8, 10-11 Cape Town Malls around Trainee Researchers will be General Public N/A Hilton Tobias No August City CPT around in different malls around 2017 Metropole the areas of Khayelitsha, Eerste 021 843 1000 River, Kuils River and Somerset West. [email protected] 7-8, 10-11 Cape Town iThemba iThemba LABS will be hosting Learners 9:00 – Hilton Tobias No August City LABS CPT learners from school in the 14:00 2017 Metropole immediate area showcasing 021 843 1000 aspects of the research being done at the facility, running of [email protected] workshops in mathematics and science tourism talk.

7-8, 10-11 Cape Town Schools iThemba LABS will be Visiting Learners 9:00 – Hilton Tobias No August City learners at schools in the 14:00 2017 Metropole immediate area showcasing 021 843 1000 aspects of the research being done at the facility, running of [email protected] workshops in mathematics and science tourism talk.

8, 10 Cape Town iThemba Students form HEI’s Will be Students from 14:00 – Hilton Tobias No August City LABS CPT invited for a guided tour of the neighbouring 16:30 2017 Metropole research facility speaking to universities 021 843 1000 Scientist about the different

research taking place at IThemba [email protected] LABS.

South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) – Cape Town

09 August Observatory SAAO Women’s day event Gr 11 & 12 Girl 09:00 – Buzani Khumalo Yes 17 Learners 13:00 Six women scientist in [email protected] various science field give talks about the impact of science to 0214470025 improve quality of life to girl learners. How each science field contributes to science tourism and to encourage girl learners visit places that involve science

SANSA - Hermanus

SANSA Space Lab tour to Central Karoo. The SANSA Space Lab will travel to schools and make 10 August Various learners aware of SANSA and its Thandile Vuntu 2017 – 11 Central schools in role in space science at a national 9:00 – Grade 10-12 [email protected] Yes August Karoo Central and international level. Learners 12:00 2017 Karoo will be engaging with a 028 312 1196 mathematics activity on space weather. SANSA career information will also be shared.

12 August Overberg SANSA An Open Day at SANSA Space Public 10:00 – Elisa Fraser Yes 2017 Hermanus Science Hermanus where the 14:00 space agency’s role in national [email protected] and international research and technology activities will be 028 312 1196 highlighted. The role of the SANSA Space weather centre on monitoring the space into which 29

satellites are launched as part of ensuring a sustainable planet will be the main focus. SANSA as an entity of the DST and its operation at a national level and engagement with international space related entities and agencies will be showcased to the public.

Cape Town Science Centre

6,9 & 12 City of Cape Cape Town Family Fun Days General Public 6 & 9 Chanelle / Nadine B NO August Town Science August: Metropolitan Centre, The Family Fun Days are an 10:00 – Municipality Observatory opportunity for the general public 16:00 – Cape Town to have access to hands-on 021- 300 3200 science in the form of workshops, exhibits, shows, demonstrations and more. There is no cost for 12August: the general public to enter the 9:00 – Cape Town Science Centre or for 16:00 any of the workshop on these

days. A wide variety of activities will be carried out on these days.

6 & 9 City of Cape Cape Town Africa Code Week Coding General Public 11:00 & Chanelle / Nadine B No prior August Town Science workshop 14:30 bookings. Metropolitan Centre, Bookings Municipality Observatory Get SCRATCHing and learn how can be – Cape Town to code (computer programming). 021- 300 3200 made Suitable for children 8 – 14. onsite on the day of the event.

6,9 & 12 City of Cape Cape Town Camera Obscura Tour General Public 10:30, Chanelle / Nadine B NO August Town Science 12:00 & Metropolitan Centre, Have you ever taken a tour of the 14:00 Municipality city while standing in one spot? Join us on one of our Camera 30

Observatory Obscura tours for a 360° view of 021- 300 3200 – Cape Town the surrounding area.

9 August City of Cape Cape Town The giant terrestrial fossil birds: General Public 12:00 – Chanelle / Nadine B NO Town Science are they all so terrifying? 12:45 Metropolitan Centre, Municipality Observatory The oldest group of giant – Cape Town terrestrial birds is known to have 021- 300 3200 lived during the Cretaceous time, in the same time as the famous dinosaurs, and the most recent groups became extinct only few centuries ago, because of the human activities. It is generally believe that these birds were all some terrible carnivorous birds, hunting the poor small mammals. But this is not always true and several new studies challenge these old theories.