24hrs of Science - From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair

May 3, 2025 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Rutherford Physics Building, ground floor
Public event

Are you interested in the mysteries of our planet and beyond? As part of 24 Hours of Science , McGill Physics Outreach and TSI Outreach are joining forces to host “From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair”. Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025 between 10 pm to 4 pm in the Rutherford Physics Building on the McGill campus for hands-on activities and demos about gravity, life on other planets, energy, planetary systems, and more! We'll also set up telescopes for some solar observing, weather permitting. Activities are geared towards kids ages 5 -12, but younger and older siblings (and parents!) are welcome.

Fill out this form to register: https://tinyurl.com/planets-to-particles-2025

Most activities will be delivered in English, but we will have volunteers who can answer questions in French. Written materials and instructions will be available in French as well.


Êtes-vous intéressé par les mystères de notre planète et au-delà? Dans le cadre de 24 heures de science, McGill Physics Outreach et TSI Outreach unissent leurs forces pour organiser « Des planètes aux particules: mini-foire d’activités sur l'exploration ». Rejoignez-nous le samedi 3 mai entre 10 h et 16 h au Pavillon de physique Rutherford sur le campus de McGill pour des activités pratiques et des démonstrations sur la gravité, la vie sur d'autres planètes, l'énergie, les systèmes planétaires et bien plus encore ! Nous installerons également des télescopes pour quelques observations solaires, si le temps le permet. Les activités sont destinées aux enfants âgés de 5 à 12 ans, mais les frères et sœurs plus jeunes et plus âgés (et les parents !) sont les bienvenus.

Remplissez ce formulaire pour vous inscrire : https://tinyurl.com/planets-to-particles-2025

La plupart des activités seront livrées en anglais, mais nous aurons des bénévoles qui pourront répondre aux questions en français. Des documents écrits et des instructions seront également disponibles en français.


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