Rotations through 4 classrooms highlighting different aspects of science. Year 5 & 6 students enjoy an interactive physics display, are fascinated by the effects of liquid nitrogen, take a VR tour and observe all manner of organisms under microscopes.
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Women in STEM: Navigating Barriers to Leadership
Women in STEM, including emerging and established leaders, experience exacerbated barriers to retention, leadership development and success due to a complex web of factors underpinned by STEM disciplines being primarily male-dominated. This free live webinar explores key barriers and associated protective factors and provides practical strategies to assist women navigate the challenge of leading in…
Big Science Quiz
The University of Queensland Year 11 student ambassadors will run a quiz using the brain break materials provided from National Science Week. Students will participate in teams and prizes will be awarded to the inners after the three rounds.
Exploring the Chemistry of Sherbet – learn, make and taste
The University of Queensland Year 11 student ambassadors will present the science of sherbet and assist students making their own sherbet to try.
Science Week Escape Room with STILE
This lunch time activity involves 15 teams of Year 7 , 8 and 9 students engaging in a problem solving activity using experiments to solve a problem. This will be held in the school library annex and supported by teachers and the University of Queensland year 11 student ambassadors. The sign on sheet filled in…
At Home Science Scavenger Hunt
As part of National Science Week, InquiBox has developed an at-home science scavenger hunt pack to get the whole family involved in some science fun. Have fun with the genes, mirrors, colours, numbers and much more. Our science scavenger hunt resource involves: riddles and puzzles you need to answer/scavenge for at home; details on the…
Food: different by design: Liquid nitrogen ice cream
Students attending Wavell SHS will have the opportunity to investigate and taste ice-cream made using liquid nitrogen. The Year 11 UQ student ambassadors are coordinating the activity with the hep of science teachers.
YSA Virtual Science Show
The Young Scientists of Australia (YSA) is a not-for-profit organization run by and for young people aged 14-25, who are passionate about science and related fields. This year the Young Scientists of Australia is hosting an interactive and hands-on science show using only ingredients that you can find in your kitchen. Showing that science is everywhere…
Postponed: Brave Bot Workshop: Science, Art & Purpose
Postponed due to the ACT COVID lockdown. Stay tuned for new dates. If you have already registered, you will also receive email updates. Come along to these free workshops to make your very own Brave Bot. What’s a Brave Bot? A small piece of art, made on a bio-plastic tile, with loads of power to…
Passing the Test: How solar energy tech is helping to detect COVID
Australia needs to conduct hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 tests each day, which means we need countless test kit components. This National Science Week, learn how researchers at the University of Melbourne have risen to the challenge of developing one of these parts locally, with help from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. This…