Kaharoa School kids become scientists for the day

The pupils learned about all kinds of science on the day. Photo / Supplied

Students at Kaharoa School had a chance to see what a career as a scientist might be like at the school's Scientist for a Day event.

The pupils learned more about all kinds of science, such as soil science, psychology, predator control and kitchen chemistry.

On the day parents and community members went to the school and the children moved around various stations to hear and experience how scientists work in their jobs everyday.

Pupil Luke Richards, 5, said the best part of the day was hearing about Rotorua Canopy Tours and he liked seeing all the different jobs scientists do.

Mya Backhouse, 6, said it inspired her to look at different careers.

"There was a job that one of the ladies did working with the kiwis and I would like to do that when I am older."

A scientist from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council talks about his work. Photo / Supplied

Meanwhile Hunter Weaver, 11, said he liked combining different chemicals to find different reactions and learning about science-based jobs.

The aim of the day was to show young pupils that science could be fun and give them an understanding of the different types of science as well as opening their eyes to employment opportunities.

Scientists from Scion, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Canopy Tours, Kiwi Encounter and Metalform Engineering were among the organisations who attended the day.