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| Name | SciQuest |
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| Description | SciQuest comprises a set of colourful, hands-on and interactive modules representing a wide range of science and technology topics. Principles covered include optics, engineering, sound, mechanics, aerodynamics, botany, geography, mathematics, physics, spatial perception and bio-feedback. Models are robust, user friendly and encourage visitors to interact with them in order to clarify underlying principles. All age groups (including adults) find the exhibition stimulating. |
| Number of exhibits | 19 |
| Required floor area | 150 - 200 m2. |
| Owner | SAASTA |
| Contact | Eugen Hanau 012 392-9300, 083 791-0970, ehanau [at] saasta.ac.za |
| Name | StarLab |
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| Description | Portable,inflatable planetarium, seats 25 adults or 30 children |
| Number of exhibits | 1 |
| Required floor area | The minimum floor area required is 45 m2 (roughly 7x7 m) and an overall height of at least 3.2 m. |
| Owner | SAASTA |
| Contact | Eugen Hanau 012 392-9300, 083 791-0970, ehanau [at] saasta.ac.za |
| Name | Elenzululwazi, the Place of Science |
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| Description | This is effectivly a travelling science centre. Hands-on, interactive, modularised exhibits cover traditional physics (optics, engineering, sound, mechanics, electricity) and some biology, modern technology (digital applications, transistors, satellites), mathematics and even nuclear power. Comes with a range of worksheets (designed by educators over a number of years) and excellent track record: parts of this collection formed the core collection for the road show during the 1998 Year of Science and Technology. Exhibits are robust, low maintenance, suitable for all age groups and for placement in libraries, halls, museums, schools, shopping centres. |
| Number of exhibits | 25-30 |
| Required floor area | 150 - 200 m2; access to at least 2 standard power point |
| Owner | The Discovery Centre |
| Contact | The Projects Administrator, 021 462 7083, discovery [at] ctech.ac.za |
| Name | The DiscoveryMobile |
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| Description | This is a mini Discovery Centre and Science-Exhibition-on Wheels. Inside are 32 interactive experiences which require manipulation: touch, pull, push, shake and participate. Outside, in the windows, are 8 moving window simulations. Learning is through doing, being surprised, tricked, challenged. The exhibits are interchangeable, enabling us to illustrate specialised themes or meet specific curriculum needs. Experiment with electricity, magnetism, sound, light and mechanics. |
| Number of exhibits | 40 |
| Required floor area | Parking space and large turning circle; access to 1 standard power point |
| Owner | The Discovery Centre |
| Contact | The Projects Administrator, 021 462 7083, discovery [at] ctech.ac.za |
