Open Day
Whats taking Place
Sunday 20th November 2011
Starting at 1pm in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar
This year the Mayo Science and Technology Festival Open Day will be held Sunday, 20th of November and as always will have a host of interactive shows, hands-on activities and presentations. It's a great day out for all ages and you're sure to find something of interest.
All events are free of charge. Tickets for shows will be provided on a first come first served basis.
Sample of Events
Science, magic or mystery? Welcome to the mysterious world of the science magician where nothing is quite as it seems – where objects appear to defy gravity; metal rods sing; and a brave volunteer sits on a chair of nails! This is magic with a difference – where entertainment and education meet. In this exciting show the audience will be encourages to figure out the science behind the tricks. The show uses dramatic demonstrations and lots of interactive techniques to engage all of the audience.
Randal Henly presents Fun with Science - Fun with Science is an entertaining lecture-demonstration that shows how exciting science can be, and how it is an essential part of everyone's daily life. The presentation consists of about twenty scientific spectacles-which include colour changes (water being changed into 'wine'), cannon fire, optical illusions, coloured flames, disappearing water and appearing foam.
Dale Treadwell,,TRTEs resident nature guy will be giving presentations on 'Life in your Backgarden', focusing on the bugs, beasties and plants found all around us in the garden. The show is an activity based presentation with games and stories, lots of nature table style exhibits, bug viewers and lots more.
Mobile Planetarium: Space encounters - Go on a Journey to the Edge of Space! See the night sky in all its beauty & learn about the stars, constellations & planets. This is an opportunity to have your Astronomy and Space questions answered.
i102- 104fm Radio Broadcast – I-radio's top presenter Stephen Daly will be broadcasting live from the Open Day, Stephen and her team will have plenty of freebies up for grabs so make sure you don't miss out!
Astronomy Ireland provides an accessible gateway to science for young children. By showing them some of the science behind the stars and planets we hope to inspire a life-long interest in astronomy and science in Irish children
Hands-on science show where students participate in activities and demonstrations. Flight, pressure, density, waves, light, sound and electricity are among the topics covered in this interactive learning experience.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE
On a first to arrive basis
Open your mind to the wonders of science!
Make sure you avail of this year's fantastic mixture of interactive shows, hands- on activities and presentations. You are sure to find something of interest!!!
The finals of both the National School Design Challenges and the Film Contest will also be taking place. The winners of each competition will be announced on the day.
Also Featuring:
- Fire Service Displays
- Demonstrations from the Irish Civil Defence Unit
- Road Safety Exhibitions
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution Exhibitions
- Mayo industries demonstrations
- Mayo General Hospital
