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,…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
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…
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…
Launch of National Science Week 2022 – Celebrating First Nations Sciences of the Land
National Science Week is Australia’s annual national celebration of science and technology. It’s a chance for all Australians to meet our scientists, do science, and celebrate its crucial role in Australia’s society and economy. Each year, a vast array of events run across the nation to give more Australians the chance to get involved in…
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.
Cool Science!
What’s cooler than a Melbourne winter? Cool Science! Join us for an afternoon of frozen, scien-trific fun as we explore some seriously cool substances and the strange things they can do. An entertaining show from an experienced science presenter and some hands-on activities to try for school age kids and their families. Afternoon tea provided….
Discussions & Dragons
Join the team behind the TRPG-meets-science podcast ‘Dungeons & Doctorates’ for a chat about all things at the boundary between science and entertainment, from DnD to other TTRPG’s and beyond. Jump into the Twitch chat to ask your questions of our panellists and participate in the discussion as we unpack science’s place in popular culture….
Marble Run Challenge
Marbles are made of glass and have been popular toys for many years. Making a path for a marble to travel down engages students with physics, and explores the concepts of gravity, friction and angles. This is a creative activity that can be taken in different directions depending on your learning objectives and the interests of your students.
Dr Karl\’s National Science Week Comedy Hour
Australia’s favourite science voice has conquered radio, TV, the lecture hall, and is now turning his sights towards the comedy stage!Heard weekly on triple j popularising science, a veteran of the Midday Show, Good Morning Australia, the Today Show, and Sunrise, and proud author of (so far) 47 books, the only thing that matches his prodigious output is his endless enthusiasm…
Sensational Science
Join Rose & Sally at Yarra Junction Library for 3 experiments: Lava Lamps; Stick to it; and Who’s Got Gas? For ages 6-12.