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What’s On?
Print Your Voice
We all know what our voice sounds like but what does it look like? How can the science of our voice be turned into art? Join us at the Print Your Voice workshop where your voice will be turned into personalized jewellery. Step into a special room to explore the soundwaves of your voice and create an individualized recording, saying whatever you like. Each visitor will then turn a blank silver pendant (饰坠) into a unique piece of art with the soundwaves of your recording. Suitable for ages 15+.
Date: Sunday 13 August, 10:00 am-1:00 pm & 2:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Address: Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Ultimo
Tickets: Adults: $50, Teens (ages 15-17): $45
Tel: 92170222
Making Your Future
Discover Western Sydney University’s Maker Space and work through a 3D project in this hands-on workshop. See how 3D printing works and create your future just with the technology! Suitable for ages 16 and over.
Date: Thursday 17 August, 2:30 pm-6:00 pm.
Address: Maker Space, Building Z, Western Sydney University
Tickets: Free with booking
Tel: 47360389
Learn to Code (编码) with Robotics
Robots have become our close friends. In this workshop you’ll learn to write computer programs with them as you mix playing with learning. You will have the opportunity to use their creative minds to program basic robotic behaviors. Suitable for ages 13 and over.
Date: Saturday 19 August, 10:00 am-1:00 pm.
Address: Canva Offices, 2 Lacey St, Surry Hills
Tickets: $15
Tel: 21791713
Science of Cake
Join scientist Subha Nasir Ahmad in a chat about some of the science of baking and see a cake-decorating show using techniques drawn from science. Pick up tips and tricks to improve your baking game as you observe an expert in action make a Sunny Bakehouse Cake. Suitable for ages 16+.
Date: Saturday 19 August, 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
Address: Thrive 360, 706/2 Huntley St, Alexandria
Tickets: $50
Tel: 33892391
21. What can you get if you visit Powerhouse Museum on 13 August?
A. A small lovely robot. B. A 3D printed recording.
C. A Sunny Bakehouse Cake. D. A piece of personalized jewellery.
22. What number could you call if you’re interested in computer programming?
A. 92170222. B. 47360389. C. 21791713. D. 33892391.
23. What do the four activities have in common?
A. All are teenagers-targeted. B. All are science-related.
C. All charge for admission. D. All take place on the weekend.
