What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? This National Science Week, discover the answers to these questions (and more) at the Indigenous Science Experience at the Redfern Community Centre….
Topic: Archaeology and Antiquity
Jurassic Wonders
Step into a World of Roaring Adventure! Get ready for Jurassic Wonders – the ultimate hands-on science spectacular for curious kids aged 3–11 and their families! Packed with excitement and discovery, this one-of-a-kind event is where dinosaurs roam, stars shine, and ancient cultures come to life. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be swept into…
ITTYVERSE
Can you write a short science poem about SOMETHING SMALLER THAN YOU? It could be about a little critter, mini microbe, tiny item, or it could be about one or more LITTLE THINGS that have significance – like an eye or pea, down to an atomic particle. By the time Science Week begins (9-17 August),…
Pub Trivia Night – Durham Castle Arms Pub
Welcome brilliant minds and curious thinkers. Join us for a night of fun where the points are made up but the laws of physics are still well and truly enforced. Bring out your inner Einstein and prepare to split sides like atoms, bond like molecules, whilst drinking fantastic beer by local brewery Ale Mary, where…
Planetarium Concert – Live music in the skydome
Nate Eggins (a.k.a. Conspiracy of One) is bringing back his unique Planetarium Concert for a third year running! Join us once again at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium during National Science Week for an evening of: · Quirky sciency music, funny rants, audience participation & prize giveaways, · Stunning visuals that will take you on…
Museum@School
Time Safaris can come to your school and set up a museum full of artifacts for students to investigate. Using exhibits, including numerous dinosaur fossils, Time Safaris is offering different hands-on school visits. All classes come with pre-post visit activities. 1. Prehistoric Queensland (aimed at primary classes) – explaining how fossils are formed and the different…
Bass Coast Science Fair – Sustainable Science in our Everyday
We’re encouraging locals to explore their curiosity! Local people are encouraged to think about science in our everyday as part of upcoming National Science Week events between Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st August 2024, supported by Bass Coast Community Foundation. A science fair held at Wonthaggi Town Hall will offer an opportunity for local…
Festival of Bright Ideas
The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks curious and creative minds to learn more about science and the world around them. At Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event, you can meet scientists and explore hands-on science activities. Join us to celebrate Tasmanian science and scientists! FOBI provides a family-friendly experience for Tasmanians. STEM skills will…
School Science Afternoon at Eltham Primary School
Eltham Primary School will be exploring the biodiversity of living things. A marine biology display including a touch tank with live animals will provide a fun and educational experience for families to share. A dinosaur bone hunt and robot maze through the gut biome will provide other interesting experiences.
Bay Explorers Urraween Kindy
At Bay Explorers Urraween in Kindy this week we’ll be exploring all things STEAM based to raise awareness of National Science Week and to encourage children to develop a love of learning through science experiences and experiments. We can’t wait to venture to the most amazing places and explore the wonderful things science has provided…