Mobile Science Exhibitions: Science Diffusions for Primary and Middle School Students in 2025
Bringing Science to Life: Science in a Van's Exciting Shows
Science in a Van, a mobile science education program based in New Zealand, has been creating and performing unique science shows since 2011. With a mission to make science engaging and accessible, these shows are designed to be easy for teachers to organize, as they come to the school and handle everything else.
The program offers a variety of topics for their shows, with detailed descriptions available on their website. Some of the popular shows include "Move It! Exploring the Laws of Motion", designed for students in Years 3/4-8, which includes a journey through Newton's Laws and the launch of Space Chick Steve. Another exciting show is "What's the Matter?", also for students in Years 4-8, where they explore the properties of matter in an interactive and fun way.
For younger students, Science in a Van offers shows like "The Wonderful World of Bubbles" for students in Years 0-4 and "Billy Goats Gruff: A Tale of Competing Forces" for students in Years 0-3. Additionally, they have a physics-focused show, "Daring Demos", designed for small schools with mixed age groups in Years 1-8.
One of the unique features of Science in a Van shows is the accompanying collection of resources available on their website for each show. These resources can be used by teachers to extend the learning beyond the show and make the science lessons more interactive and engaging.
To get in touch with Science in a Van, schools can email [email protected], call 022 682 3009, or visit www.scienceinavan.co.nz. If you want to chat with Science in a Van about your school's needs, you can even book a 15-minute call with them.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about their show schedule and booking procedures for 2025 and 2026, it's recommended to visit the official Science in a Van website or their official social media pages. You can also check with local educational or science outreach offices in Auckland or Northland, or contact local school networks or the Ministry of Education New Zealand for information about Science in a Van bookings.
In September 2025, Kaikohe and Bay of Islands schools can book Science in a Van shows for the 2-5th. Schools in Tāmaki Makaurau can book shows throughout the year. Science in a Van is also excited to announce their New Show 2026: Full Force!, a whole-school show to celebrate 15 years of Science in a Van.
So, are you ready to book a science show and bring science to life in your school? To see all upcoming events, visit the Science in a Van website. Their live performances are sure to inspire and educate students across Auckland and Northland.
Science in a Van provides an opportunity for education-and-self-development through learning, offering a diverse range of shows that engage students with interactive and fun science lessons. The accompanying resources for each show on their website aim to extend the learning experience, making science lessons more interactive and engaging.