Science Week at Sanderson – Glass

In association with National Science Week’s theme of Glass: More than meets the eye, Sanderson Middle School will host a variety of experiments and activities over the course of the week. Events will be held in the H-Block (Science & Maths Domain). Activities will include experiments and activities such as trivia, where students will have…

Sea Country Stories – Launch Event

Join us at the South Australia Maritime Museum for the launch of the first ever Sea Country Stories from Ngarrindjeri Country on the lower Murray River and Coorong.  An immersive experience of being on Yarlawa Ruwi, Sea Country with cultural icon and Ngarrindjeri elder Major ‘Moogy’ Sumner as he demonstrates how to make the kaiki, the freshwater reed spears, harvested…

Hale School Science Week Shadow Glow Wall

Wall prepared with glow in the dark paint in a dark room that will capture shadows when used in conjunction with a camera flash or can be used to create images using a projector or UV flashlights.

Wonggayerlo: Footprints in the Sand

Wonggayerlo: Footprints in the Sand Join Karno Martin and Michael Mills for a family-friendly performance that explores our understanding of our marine and coastal environments through traditional knowledge and western science. The afternoon will commence with a smoking ceremony. Join the Marine Discovery Centre’s Cultural Educator, for an afternoon of sharing stories and learning about…

Lobster Factory Tour

Take a tour through Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative’s 90-tonne lobster facility, the main staging point for western rock lobster caught in the region. The tour is guided by factory staff and local fishers, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at a global seafood producer that has been a part of the town for over 70 years. With…

Ocean Crafts

Join us for some fun lobster crafts, we’ll create some sustainable sea creatures, including Western Rock Lobster, Abrolhos Octopus and many other MSC sustainable creatures from the Abrolhos Midwest Region. These workshops are aimed at children aged 3 – 11yrs however, we welcome those young at heart too. This National Science Week project is supported…

Facebook Live Event for Science Week at Rainforestation

We will be doing a 1 hour Facebook Live event where we discuss plant species found in the rainforest and what their uses are. There will be a question and answer section at the end where schools who are streaming the event can ask questions. It is more important now than ever to learn about the…

Women in STEM

Why does the phrase ‘Woman in Stem’ even exist? It’s ungrammatical—plus, it suggests women are an exotic species. But it can also remind people that STEM isn’t just for men. The Women’s Museum of Australia will showcase six women who excelled in STEM and paved the way for the other women to follow. The disproportionately…