In Finding the STEM Among the Stems, year 5 and 6 students at Lansdowne Crescent Primary School will be guided through an award-winning landscape architecture project on the grounds of their school. Good design by its nature, goes unnoticed. In an event led by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, students will be guided through…
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Making a Measurement
Visit the Making a Measurement exhibition this National Science Week to meet Sid, The Scientist, who is undertaking an artist’s residency in the Yalagang room at the Bondi Pavillion. Having been a working scientist, Sid is curious about what it means to measure; why we measure and the things we measure with. The exhibition space…
STEM Corner at Glen Street Library
Drop-in to Glen Street Library every Tuesday afternoon during Term 3 to try out a range of out interactive STEM kits. This is a drop-in space for parents and children to test and explore our STEM technology together, including Ozobots, BOSON, dots, dash and more. No prior experience required. Aimed at ages 8 to 12…
Collinsville State High School Science Fair
The Collinsville State High School Science Fair will bring together all schools within the town for an afternoon of interactive activities that explore the theme of species survival. Exploring themes of reaction rate, density, technology in agriculture and diffusion, students in years 4-9 will complete informative activities that will enhance their understanding of the world…
Staying Alive Design Challenge
Animals in our local area face threats every day. From cane fires to cars and trucks travelling on roads, pollution in our waterways and humans destroying habitats, there are many things preventing animals from surviving and thriving in the Burdekin. Your challenge is to be an engineer or design a device or structure to help…
Centenary Institute – When Art Meets Science
We invite you to join the Centenary Institute as we showcase our best and brightest scientists during National Science Week. Hosted by multi-award-winning STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, When Art Meets Science is being held during National Science Week to recognise scientific advances being made by researchers at Centenary. You will hear from some of…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Teaching in a Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Inspire Action
We are teaching in a climate and biodiversity crisis. How can you incorporate more authentic learning experiences into your teaching to inspire action? Join us for an evening of professional development. Learn from classroom teachers, museum education professionals and environmental advocates. Discover how teachers are developing opportunities to inspire solutions and action for a sustainable…
Science Careers Panel
Curious about what it takes to build a successful career in science? Join us for an inspiring evening at our Science Careers Panel. You’ll hear from experts who have paved their own unique paths in the scientific world. 6.00pm – 7.00pm: Panel with Q&A 7.00pm – 8.00pm: Networking and pizza in Sky Lounge Panel Themes…