The Poo Palace is a giant inflatable re-creation of the digestive system where children take a sensory adventure through the gastrointestinal tract. Interactive food experiments engage students as they learn about gut health and medical research. Hundreds of kids have experienced this fun and interactive experience and the Poo Palace will be at the Newcastle…
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Poo Palace at the Museum!
The Poo Palace is a giant inflatable re-creation of the digestive system where children take a sensory adventure through the gastrointestinal tract. Interactive food experiments engage students as they learn about gut health and medical research. Hundreds of kids have experienced this fun and interactive experience and the Poo Palace will be at the Newcastle…
Hands-on Science!
Celebrate Science Week with this hands-on workshop that explores creativity and discovery. Activities include making super bounce balls, polymer slime, instant snow, sherbet and ending on a liquid nitrogen show and ice cream. All activities are hands on and fun! Explore our collection and discover more about fun science activities here. Ages 5-12 We may…
Brain Break – NCR PA:TL
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Future Science Comedy Festival
Five young scientists present their science projects and projections with humour as coached by a professional comic. Join us for a night of fun envisioning the future. Beer and bubbles available on the night.
Brain Break – Pembroke Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Brain Break – Kerrimuir Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
A Look at Some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson, U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on our top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives. Bookings essential.
Science and Engineering Challenge – Mount Gambier
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Through the Challenge, students experience aspects of science and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment. The aim is to have these students consider STEM…
STEM Computer Science Workshop for Early Years Educators
Immerse yourself in the world of computer science and playfully explore how to engage children in algorithms, sequencing, and sorting — the need for computers — and gain expertise in the pedagogical topic of early computational thinking. In an increasingly digital society, this is an essential workshop for early years educators and will help you…