Month: August 2022

As National Science Week draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the huge range of different types of events that took place across the country. We’ve especially enjoyed seeing all of the local events coming out of regional, rural and remote areas across Australia. The events listed below deserve a special mention because of how…

What you need: Packet of felafel mix, or ingredients to make felafel from scratch Vegetable oil Frying pan or deep fryer Hummus or tahini sauce to serve What to do: Follow the instructions on the felafel mix packet or use a recipe to make felafel mix. Shape the felafel mix into cubes, approximately 3cm across,…

There’s still heaps to do on these last two day of National Science Week for 2022. illuminart installations are still illuminating regional South Australia, there are Walks and Talks in Canberra, you can learn about butterfly botany in Far North Queensland, and Science in the Swamp will be taking over Centennial Park in Sydney. And…

What you need: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) white vinegar washing-up detergent an empty pop top drink bottle What to do: Close the pop-top and unscrew the lid from the bottle. Pour some vinegar into the bottle and a small squirt of detergent. Add a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to the bottle. Quickly screw on the…

The First Nations people of Australia had some of the world’s earliest scientists and inventors and have been using science for over 65,000 years. Science has always been an integral part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and continues to be an important part of cultural life today.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples…

What you need: Some friends What to do: Ask people to stretch their arms out to each side and explain that they will be measuring out the positions of objects in the Solar System by following a few simple steps. The tip of their middle finger on the left hand represents the Sun. The tip…

Do you love a day at the beach? Are you fascinated by the ocean and the creatures that call it home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then National Science Week has got some events for you! The world’s oceans affect the lives of every organism on the planet, but most of…

What you need: Large clear jar with straight sides and a lid A few large beans or marbles Lentils or rice What to do: Place a few large beans or marbles in the jar. Add lentils or rice to the jar until it is about half full. Place the lid on the jar and make…

There’s more to libraries than just books. Are you someone that enjoys listening to a story or two? Or someone who enjoys sitting down with a good book? Well, good news! During National Science Week, libraries across the country will be hosting events that combine storytelling and science. There are plenty of fun events to…

What you need: Small saucepan, spoon and stove top ¼ cup tapioca flour* ¼ cup cold tap water 1 tablespoon sugar 4 drops food colouring ¼ teaspoon citric acid (available in the baking aisle) *Available at some supermarkets and Asian grocers. Corn-flour or potato starch can be substituted but the slime will not be as…