Special Needs Tailored Workshop
Meet the Scientists - Sign Me Up, National Science Week. State Library of Western Australia. Especially designed for deaf and hard of hearing children AUSLAN interpreted.
Workshop:
Meet the Scientists - Sign Me Up!
Location: State Library of Western Australia
Key words: AUSLAN, Deaf & Hard of Hearing,
Environment & nature, Health & medical, Space & astronomy, Innovation & technology
National Science Week 2019 marked the inaugural "Meet the Scientists Sign Me Up" event for deaf and hard of hearing children. In collaboration with the West Australian Foundation for Deaf Children (WAFDC), Scientist/Author/Illustrator Dr Rina Fu enlisted the help of world renown scientists including A/Prof. Cathryn Trott (astrophysicist - International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research), Chaminda Ranasinghe (Molecular Scientist - Edith Cowan University), Cindy Palermo (Fish Parasitologist - Murdoch University) and Samuele Sala (Chemist - The University of Western Australia).
‘Meet The Scientists – Sign Me up!’ was an Auslan Interpreted event for deaf and hard of hearing children aged 5 – 15 years and their siblings and peers to learn inspirational scientific concepts and about careers in science from five exciting scientists in different fields. The children had an exciting opportunity to talk directly with the scientists through Auslan Interpreters and ask any questions they may have about the scientific world. The event was hosted by The State Library of Western Australia.
A delicious healthy brunch was also provided!
Shhh...Over to Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Scientist/Author Dr Rina Fu has developed a series of accessible science experiences designed for people on the autism spectrum. As part of the Riverina Science Festival, Dr Rina and her scientist team engaged with children with physical and mental disabilities in a fun and interactive 'Quiet Science' workshop for science with a difference! Students from Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT), Willans Hill School and the the community got hands on with sensory science, meeting Seto the quokka lab assistant and colourful experiments. In the lead up, Dr Rina also prepared a social story for our special young scientists for a taste of the fun to come! Other tailored workshops were also held at the School of Special Educational Needs Sensory (SSENS).
Special Needs Workshops:
'Quiet Science'
'The Powder Mystery'
'Meet the Scientists - Sign Me Up'
<Tailored Workshops available>
Workshop:
Quiet Science
Location: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Key words: Autism spectrum, special needs, accessible science experience
Toddlers Workshop
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Workshop:
Tiny Bugs & Us!
Location: Scarborough Library Hub
Key words: microscopic, recycle, bugs, little scientist, family, lab, research, toddlers, parents, community
With over 20 years experience in children ministry, teaching awards from two universities and as a mum to two young children, Scientist-mum/Author Dr Rina Fu will sing, play, dance and explore science together with your tiny scientists in a fun and engaging way whilst learning about science, bugs and diseases!
Children has a chance to interact with scientists, dress up as little scientists and get busy with play-based learning in style! Little Scientist Kits are available for purchase upon request - a great way to bring science home and foster curiosity.
Dr Rina and her scientist team has been invited to early learning centres such as Bilingual by Five, Mosaic Early Learning South Perth and community events such as Tiny Tots Toy Library Play Date and Scarborough Library Hub and Wagga Wagga Art Gallery for the Riverina Science Festival.
Toddlers Workshops:
'Tiny Bugs & Us'
'Science Bugs'
Coming soon... Mums & Bubs Science Workshop (Express your Interest here)
Workshop:
Science Bugs
Location: Bilingual by Five, Mosaic Early Learning South Perth
Key words: play-based learning, kids science, experiment, toddlers, community, little scientist
Primary School Incursions
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Workshop:
My Mad Scientist Mummy (Plus)
Location: Lake Joondalup Baptist College, Nollamara Primary School, Thornlie Primary School, Takari Primary School, Beldon Primary School, Freshwater Bay Primary, Lockhart Central School & others
Since the launch of her debut science picture storybook "My Mad Scientist Mummy", Scientist/Author-Illustrator Dr Rina Fu embarked on a new adventure into inspiring our next generation of scientists. Armed with university teaching excellence & innovation awards, 20+ years of experience in children ministry, Dr Rina is ready to share her passion and creativity in a fun and engaging manner that captures students, parents and teachers alike.
"Rina’s passion for promoting science to children has seen her conduct many science activities, demonstrations and experiments with the entire K-6 student body. During Science Week, she also worked with our middle and upper primary students creating water rockets, explaining the laws of physics and allowing students to challenge themselves by working in groups to problem solve.
Rina is always friendly, polite, helpful and can explain complex scientific procedures in a language understood by children of all ages. Her enthusiasm, passion and creativity shines through..."
Paula Yost (Deputy Principal)
"Something that's so needed in education,
Dr Rina brings alot of STEAM involved, music with her music video..."
Carol Harris (Dean of Primary K-2 Early Years)
“Your song was sung at the assembly at my school today....”
Michelle Marlow (Pre-primary / Year 1 Teacher)
Dr Rina's interactive and hands-on workshops caters for all age groups with various class sizes to Theatre style Shows for hundreds of students and teachers. She will work with you to ensure the workshop is inclusive for all students including those from different cultures and special needs. In a recent primary school incursion, Dr Rina made special modifications to cater for a blind student as well as another hard of hearing student. Her heart for children with special needs stems from caring for her brother with non-verbal autism and having a child with special needs. She goes above and beyond to make science fun and accessible for all children.
“I'm glad you're reaching the young kids, coz I haven't managed....”
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (science commentator on Australian radio and television)
Primary School Workshops:
'Little Scientist Workshop'
'Design a Parasite'
'Science Bugs'
'Microbes in Action'
'Seto's Crystals'
'Busting the Myth of the Mad Scientist'
'My Mad Scientist Mummy - secrets revealed'
'Science Blast (Rockets)'
'Mickey Mouse Molecule'
Key words: sustainability, STEM, STEAM, research, scientist, microscopic, recycle, bugs, physics, chemistry, health, biology, molecular, experiments, sci com, educational, picture storybook, science songs
Workshop:
Science Blast
Location: Year 4 / 5 / 6 Takari Primary School
Key words: STEAM, STEM, space science, integrated-learning, experiment design, team work, physical science, chemical science
High School Incursions
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Scientist/Lecturer Dr Rina Fu was invited to run a number of interactive and hands on workshops for Year 12, Year 9 and Year 10 students. In addition to an entertaining talk and face-to-face meeting with a research scientist, students learnt about diseases, creative science, examined human blood and getting hands-on with experiments.
With over 20 years experience in youth ministry and a lieutenant in bridgades, Dr Rina shares about her research an other fascinating parasites in a fun and engaging way pitched for youths.
High School Workshops:
'Close up with some Bloody Parasites'
'Mad Scientists: Myth or Reality'
'My journey, from a Girl to a Scientist'
Dr Rina is also available as a Guest Speaker
Workshop:
Close up with some Bloody Parasites
Year 11 - Year 12
(High School Years)
Key words: STEAM, STEM, medical science, integrated-learning, diseases, microscopic, creative science, research
HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Grand Science Workshops
(Equipping Grandparents)
Want to gain a few new skills and ideas to enthuse your grandchildren about science? Gather a few friends and let's have some science fun together with Dr Rina!
Key words: STEAM, STEM, medical science, integrated-learning, grandparents, microscopic creative science, community, experiments, technology