Image: skyline of Adelaide, South Australia. Text: CSIRO Science Education Centre (South Australia). Image from iStockphoto.com/ Mr Ben Goode.
Group of students watching a liquid nitrogen demonstration

The CSIRO Science Education Centre in South Australia provides innovative and creative science programs, demonstrating the vital role of scientific research. Visit our facilities in Hindmarsh or book our travelling programs to visit your school.

  • Plate of cooked prawns

    Food science helps protect us from potentially deadly food poisoning. CSIRO runs an interactive workshop on food science for South Australian students from Years 9 - 12.

  • A spinning water droplet at the International Space Station acts as a centrifuge, driving lower density air bubbles towards a central axis.

    The fascinating world of chemistry can excite and amaze us. CSIRO's Blown Away science show is available at South Australian schools for students in Years 4-10.

  • Photo of two cotton leaves - the one on the right is resistant to insect attack thanks to genetic modification.

    What do your students know about genetic engineering? CSIRO's Science Education Centre in South Australia runs an interactive workshop on DNA and Genetic Engineering for students from Years 10 to 12.

  • A collection of colourful polymer banknotes from various countries.

    CSIRO runs hands-on workshops showing how raw materials can be converted into useful products. The workshops are suitable for students from Years 6 to 10 in South Australia.

  • Cabbage chemistry experiment.

    Chemical reactions are an important part of our everyday life. CSIRO runs hands-on workshops about chemical reactions for students from Years 4 to 7 in South Australia.

  • Lemons connected by wires to a light.

    What processes do scientists use to carry out scientific investigations? CSIRO runs an interactive program called Let's Experiment which focuses on the processes used by scientists to work scientifically. The workshops are for students from Years 4 to 7 in South Australia.

  • Lego bricks.

    Advances in technology have seen robotics used in a broad range of fields. CSIRO runs hands-on workshops for students from Years 6 to 9 in South Australia using LEGO RCX bricks to explore the scientific applications of robotics.

  • Prism refracting light

    How can we direct light or make a rainbow? Show your students in an interactive workshop on light run by CSIRO for South Australian students from Reception to Year 3. 

  • Two girls in a lab using test-tubes.

    The CSIRO Science Education Centre in South Australia runs a range of exciting weekend and after-school programs for kids of all ages. Book with our online form for some great kids science activities.

  • Two girls in a lab using test-tubes.

    Science is full of fun and adventure. Join in and experience some adventures of your own with the great range of events run by CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club in South Australia.