The Green Machine Science Education Centre (Australian Capital Territory)

Do something educational and entertaining with your spare time; join the fun science events for kids run by CSIRO in the ACT. Events include holiday programs and after-school activities.

CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club runs events and other regional activities for members. You can get in touch with your local coordinator or regional chapter using these contact details.

From Robotics and Cold Chemistry to Feathered Friends and Forensic Frenzy, the Green Machine’s education programs provide inspiration for primary students and teachers across the Australian Capital Territory and surrounds – at our centre or at your school.

From Robotics and Cold Chemistry to Photonics and Forensic Frenzy, the Green Machine’s education programs provide inspiration for secondary students and teachers across the Australian Capital Territory and surrounds – at our centre or at your school.

The Green Machine CSIRO Science Education Centre provides innovative and creative science programs at our centre in CSIRO Discovery or at your school.

Fast Plants are real plants that complete their life cycle in 36 days. They are great learning tools for biology, genetics and agriculture classes. Fast Plants kits and complementary resources can be ordered from CSIRO’s Green Machine Science Education Centre.

The Green Machine's holiday programs are full of science fun for kids. Register your child using this form. (2 pages)

Download this brochure describing the secondary school programs run by the Green Machine Science Education Centre in Canberra. (2 pages)

Download this brochure describing the primary school programs run by the Green Machine Science Education Centre in Canberra. (2 pages)

Teacher resources can inspire teachers, provide new ideas and offer exciting new opportunities for student learning. The Green Machine offers a range of teacher resources including professional development for teachers in the ACT area as well as Fast Plants kits.