A Sun Print (or cyanotype) is a simple photographic process that uses sunlight to create beautiful blue-and-white images. It’s a perfect way to show how light can be used to “decode” shapes and patterns — just like scientists use light to understand the universe
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Q and A with Dr Karl – Decoding the universe
Ever wondered why the sky is blue, how black holes work, or what quantum science even means? Join the one-and-only Dr Karl Kruszelnicki as he unpacks the mysteries of the universe in this exciting National Science Week event: Q&A with Dr Karl – Decoding the Universe. This FREE live and interactive webinar is your chance…
The Forgotten Reefs – Teacher professional development session
The NSW Oyster Reef Restoration and Research Project is learning more about the ecology of oyster reefs and restoring these unique marine habitats so they can do their job again – naturally. We invite teachers as we present our new education resources that have been developed through this project for primary and high school students. The…
Para Hills High School Science Week
Ready to Decode the Universe with PHHS! This year, we’re combining Science Week and Book Week to explore how science and storytelling connect. Our theme, Decoding the Universe: Exploring the Hidden Languages in Nature, shows that science isn’t just in labs – it’s in stories, music, and the world around us. We’ve matched books with…
STEM Science Expo
Welcome to our STEM Science Expo – where curiosity meets creativity! Today, our school is buzzing with brilliant ideas, amazing experiments, and hands-on discoveries. Our young scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers have been exploring the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths – and now it’s time to share their learning with you! From wobbly buildings…
Kids Teaching Kids – Languages of nature
Join us for an exciting and educational day at the 2025 Kids Teaching Kids program. This peer-to-peer learning program turns the traditional program upside down by putting students at the forefront. This year’s theme is ‘Languages of Nature’, exploring communication patterns in different flora and fauna, such as trees, birds, and insects. We’re inviting high school…
Exploding Experiments
During Science Week the children and teachers of Peter Rabbit Community Preschool will be undertaking a variety of experiments each day. making volcanoes on the sandpit lava lamps leakproof bag rain clouds skittles rainbow magic milk colour changing flowers inflating a balloon colour walking bouncy eggs balloon rocket
From Fibonacci to Fractals – Design inspired by nature’s patterns
Have you ever picked up a pinecone and wondered why you can see spirals? Perhaps you have noticed how tree branches become thinner as they reach into the sky. There are patterns in nature all around us. In this online workshop, we will unpack the functions of these patterns and explore how they can spark…
Plastic Micro-Recycling Workshop
This Science Week, UNSW Library invites you to get curious about sustainability, innovation, and making a real-world impact. Join us for a plastic micro-recycling workshop led by Defy Design, a Sydney-based company that specialise in designing and manufacturing beautiful products made from plastic destined for landfill. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the stages of plastic…
Materials Revolution MICROfactorie Tour
This Science Week, UNSW Library invites you to get curious about sustainability, innovation, and making a real-world impact. Join us for a guided tour of the library exhibition Materials Revolution, and a behind-the-scenes tour of UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre’s MICROfactorie Laboratory. Learn how materials scientists are rethinking waste, and visit the…