About 200 pupils from Clutha Valley, Warepa and St Joseph’s Schools joined the high school to learn how science measures and analyses ordinary and fascinating phenomena.
The Newtonian mechanics of mass versus distance from a fulcrum could be experienced in the spinning chair, while Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan cranked a hand-cycle to demonstrate how much exercise was needed to work off food calories.
"The exhibits are always engaging and hands-on and relate core scientific concepts to real-life examples and experiences that the students can relate to," South Otago High School science teacher Chris Sly said.
"I think it’s about sparking an interest and some excitement in our kids. By participating in this show they will hopefully start to see the world through the lens of science and develop a curiosity in finding out what makes things work as they do."
After watching demonstration by the show leaders, the high school’s year 10 students were encouraged to guide and explore the exhibits with their primary school visitors.
The Roadshow Trust is a registered charity reaching about 47,000 students every year since its inception in 1988.
