SciFest 2025: Science Shows are on at 2pm, Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August for National Science Week. These virtual excursions are a fun and engaging way to celebrate National Science Week. They are designed for school age children, but everyone is welcome to join in the fun. 

Monday 11 August: Be a shark scientist for a day with Melissa Cristina Márquez Australian National Maritime Museum

Meet marine scientist, shark expert and children's book author Melissa Cristina Márquez in this special Science Week session!

Melissa will discuss her work as a shark scientist and explain why sharks are so important to healthy oceans. She’ll also touch on the threats sharks face today and how we can all help protect these fascinating creatures.

Tuesday 12 August: Did Dinosaurs do Maths? Australian Age of Dinosaurs

In this lesson we will explore the mathematics of dinosaurs! What can maths teach us about dinosaurs, and can dinosaurs teach us anything about maths? We’ll look at how dinosaurs moved, what speeds they may have run at, and, how dinosaurs may even teach us new ways to use maths.

Thursday 14 August: Decoding the wild with Sydney Zoo

Decoding the wild: animal communication at Sydney Zoo. Do you know what animals are saying? Join the Sydney Zoo education team as they dive into the many ways animals communicate and navigate.

Friday 15 August: Be a Marine Biologist for a Day Reef Aquarium

Interact with the Reef Aquarium education team during the introduction to the Be a Marine Biologist for a Day program. Develop your knowledge of marine life identification and reef monitoring techniques as we explore reef health indicator species and discuss their importance on the Great Barrier Reef.

This Inspiring Australia NSW event is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week