Watch Science Week Tas TV

National Science Week has officially ended but what if you didn’t have enough time to check out all the live events? It’s time to tune in to Science Week Tas TV on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel as more videos will be added. Share with friends, family, and especially the teacher in your life.  Get…

Celebrating First Nations Knowledge this Science Week

During National Science Week we celebrate Indigenous knowledge, as throughout our past, and in the present day, First Nations people and their wisdom have made significant contributions to the development of science and technology in Australia. Indigenous people are the first scientists, engineers, innovators and carers of the land and sea and only through learning from their experiences is it possible to continue to develop…

Why, why, why? Foster the curiosity of your junior scientist

Young children are natural scientists. The curiosity about the world around them starts early and once they are talking the constant question of “why?” means they are well on track to being excellent scientists. And it’s never too early to learn science. Warren Berger, author of A More Beautiful Question, says it’s been shown that kids ask an average of…