Applications are now being sought to support events for National Science Week in August 2021. Grants from $2000 – $20 000 are available, and the total grant pool is $500 000. Be sure to carefully read the grant guidelines and other advice provided by AusIndustry. Applications close on 28 October 2020.
Category: Science Week News
TAS: Seed grants for 2021 announced
The Tasmanian National Science Week Coordinating Committee is excited to announce that grants of up to $2000 will soon be available for events and activities in National Science Week 2021. If you have a great idea for an event or activity in Tassie for next year’s National Science Week or have always wanted to host…
The Sciencing Continues – for students and teachers
National Science Week may be over for another year ?, but there are still lots of opportunities to get involved in science. Teachers, maybe you’re looking for some inspiration from National Science Week or want to include more STEM in your classrooms? Maybe your students have loved participating in National Science Week and are wondering…
DIY Science: Iron cereal
What you need: an ‘iron fortified’ cereal (we used cornflakes) the strongest magnet you can find (two ID badge magnets worked for us) some water and a stick blender What to do: Blend about 1/2 cup of cereal with 1 cup of water until the mix is completely smooth. In a thin walled plastic cup,…
National Science Week – so far
And just like that, National Science Week is almost over. But don’t worry – there are still plenty of events that you can attend over the last few days (and some sneaky ones over the next few weeks). We hope you have all enjoyed attending National Science Week events as much as we have –…
DIY Science: Elephant’s toothpaste
What you need: 125 ml 6% hydrogen peroxide (also labelled 20Vol), available from pharmacies 1 sachet dry yeast powder lukewarm water dishwashing detergent food colouring (not cochineal) empty soft drink bottle funnel plastic tray or tub dishwashing gloves safety glasses What to do: Empty a full sachet of dry yeast into a cup. Add four…
Looking for a Weekend of Wonder?
What a week it’s been! Seven days so far and hundreds of events, it’s been a sensational week of webinars, shows, workshops, DIY science, films and many more. But don’t fear, it’s not over yet. This weekend there’s everything from the science of dancing to trivia to fierce debates on fossils. Check out just a…
DIY Science: Honeycomb
What you need: 1 1⁄2 cups caster sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons bicarbonate soda melted chocolate to serve What to do: Line a deep sided baking tray with baking paper and place it close by the stove. Combine sugar, honey, syrup and water in a large heavy…
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…
DIY Science: See your TV remote signal
What you need: a TV (or similar) remote control a smartphone camera What to do Point the remote at yourself and look at it through a smartphone camera. Press and hold down any of the remote control’s buttons. You should now be able to see a flashing light signal at the tip of the remote…