During National Science Week, Inspired NT is distributing glow-in-the-dark teddy bears to children all over the NT. Join us in-person at the Mal Nairn Auditorium Foyer at Charles Darwin University Casuarina during the Sew4Science marathon on Sunday 7 August. Drop in at any time from 11am to 3pm for this working bee event and help…
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SciWorld at Cleve
Join us for a spectacular show presented by SciWorld. We welcome community members of all ages, from the young and old to be amazed by this show which celebrates everything science. You’ll learn about chemistry, energy, forces and so much more. You’ll see explosions, rockets, fire and some amazing demonstrations that are guaranteed to excite…
Science Meets Art: An evening of Sonification and Music
Dr Mark Temple from Western Sydney University uses audio for science data analyses. As a former musician who played drums with Indie rock band The Hummingbirds, Mark began turning human DNA sequences into audio by assigning each genetic letter to a computer-generated musical note. The audio sonically represents various genomic features. Mark has sonifed the Coronavirus…
Science Week at the Burnie Library
Space-themed activities in National Science Week including: A Virtual Night with Dr Brad Tucker Make your own Telescope Space Scouts Telescopes for Absolute Beginners
Brains with Beers
Do you want to drink an amazing independently brewed craft beer, take in some science, and remain environmentally responsible all at the same time? Come to Yeerongpilly’s premier Brewer, Helios Brewing Company, for the inaugural Brains with Beers session. Alisha Steward will talk about her work studying our fresh water sources and presiding over the…
STEM Workshop: Futuristic approach in education to fulfill the demand for rapidly changing skill and knowledge
STEMician will hold a workshop for Foundation to Year 4 students as an inclusive day long weekend program designed to help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM. We aim to help propel young children of regional community into STEM by introducing them to a range of interactive and fun…
Science Day at Charthouse Primary School
On Science Friday, groups of Year 5 and 6 students will set up a presentation table, and present their investigations to all the students in the school and to their parents. Students are encouraged to present their findings in an interesting way, which may involve hands-on investigations, presentations and demonstrations, including virtual demonstrations. This is an opportunity for…
Prehistoric Picnic
It’s been a while – 65 million years, actually – since the land echoed with the footsteps of dinosaurs. Now, thanks to Erth, Sydney’s world-famous dinorecreationists, these majestic creatures will once again walk amongst us. The picturesque lawns of the Museum and Art Gallery of NT are the perfect picnic ground for a prehistoric pack…
Glass from Nature
The Gardens presents an exhibition and display of natural forms of glass, curated by lapidarist and Gardens volunteer, Gillian Stewart. Although most people think of glass as being an artificially made material, it is also found the natural world. Meteorite impacts melt silica in Earth’s crust that rains down as glassy pebbles called tektites. Lava,…
Whole School Marble Run Challenge Day
The Marble Run Challenge day will run for one whole day and include students from Kinder through to Year 6. The day will include an introduction to glass and marbles followed by viewing and discussing examples of marble runs. Students will then work in small groups within their stage to design and create a marble…