March 22nd & March 29th, 2025 | 2 Sessions | 10:00am - 3:30pm | 8/23 Cook Rd Mitcham, VIC 3132

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About the Event 

Get ready to uncover the mysteries of the microscopic world! MICROSCOPE MANIA is a FREE event hosted by Optics Central in collaboration with Saxon Australia and GO STEM. In this workshop, you and your kids will be able to engage with a range of kid-friendly science activities, including hands-on experience with our microscopes to examine the hidden details of the world around us.

This event will have limited slots available across two days: March 22nd and March 29th 2025 and will be conducted in two separate time slots: Morning and Afternoon. The Morning workshop will run from 10:00am to 12:30pm and the Afternoon workshop will run from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Please ensure to select the date and which time slot suits you best when you are booking the tickets. There is a limit of one session time per family to ensure that more families can take part to this event! You will be contacted with a confirmation of your time slot. 

 

What to Expect 

Microscope Mania is a kid-friendly event, encouraging them to get invloved in science by opening their eyes to the wonders of the microscopic world. During the event, there will be a range of fun and educational activities involving microscopes that will definitely get them excited about the STEM fields. 

 

Explore the hidden world through our microscopes 

There will be a variety of microscopes to explore, including stereo, biological, and digital microscopes, allowing you to marvel at the intricate details of objects at a microscopic level. Ever wondered what a scorpion or beetle looks like up close? Don’t worry—they’re preserved in resin! You’ll also have the chance to examine biological slides of plant and animal cells. These are just a few of the fascinating specimens you can examine on the day!

 

Draw what you can see 

We have a special activity just for kids to unleash their creativity! Along with exploring through the microscopes, they’ll be encouraged to draw what they see—adding their own creative flair to each specimen. This hands-on approach not only makes learning fun but also helps them study the intricate details of each specimen more closely.

 

Slide preparation activity

This activity is designed for older kids, but parents are welcome to join in and assist younger children! You'll get hands-on experience creating your own microscope slide—from preparing the samples to applying the staining dye. It’s a great way to step into the role of a scientist and see what it’s like to work in a lab!

 

 

Agenda 

Across each day, there will be Morning and Afternoon sessions. As the events follow a schedule, please ensure to arrive 10 minutes early for registration with our staff. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time during the session to engage with the tasks. 

 

Workshop 1 - 10:00am - 12:30pm

10:00am - 10:20am	Icebreaker activity
10:20am - 10:30am	Introduction to Microscopes
10:30am - 10:45am	Zoom In Zoom Out guessing game
10:45am - 11:30am	Examine specimens through the microscopes
11:30am - 12:30pm	Draw what you can see
11:30am - 12:30pm	Slide preparation activity
12:30pm	Session end

 

Workshop 2 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm

1:00pm - 1:20pm	Icebreaker activity
1:20pm - 1:30pm	Introducion to Microscopes
1:30pm - 1:45pm	Zoom In Zoom Out guessing game
1:45pm - 2:30pm	Examine specimens through the microscopes
1:30pm - 3:30pm	Draw what you can see
1:30pm - 3:30pm	Slide preparation activity
3:30pm	Session end

 

How To Register

This is a free event with limited spots. If you're interested, please register early by clicking on the link below. Upon completion of the form, you will be contacted with the next few days with successful confirmation of your time slot.

Please direct any enquiries to our email (support@opticscentral.com.au) or phone (1300 884 763). We look forward to seeing you - RSVP by securing your free spot below!

 

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