Join us at SPARQ-ed as we look through the microscope to explore some of the science behind cancer research. This National Science Week event will introduce high school students to biomedical research and make connections between STEM subject choices and career pathways. This workshop is designed by SPARQ-ed for students to experience first-hand laboratory techniques…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Science Night with Nate Byrne
Slip into SparkLab at Queensland Museum Kurilpa for an adults-only night of science with the incandescent Nate Byrne. He’s a meteorologist, oceanographer, science communicator and well-known ABC personality. Let this all-rounder take you on a journey around the world to celebrate National Science Week. Science Night includes: Nate Byrne’s take on a smorgasbord of science…
Science Is Fun – Marvellous Mixtures Workshop
In this hands-on science workshop, participants will investigate all manner of suspensions, colloids and solutions and explore different ways of separating mixtures including filtration, chromatography, and magnetism. Are these physical techniques or chemical techniques? Activities include: Filter my water Disappearing water Magnetic attraction Kitchen chemistry Strange suspension Saltwater science, and much more! For ages 5 and up.
Mabel Park STEM Fest
The Mabel Park STEM Fest is a mini school-based STEM Festival held at lunch time during National Science Week. Student STEM Ambassadors have planned STEM stalls to run on the day that include a range of activities and demos for all students and staff to interact with.
Science at Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Urrbrae Agricultural High School is hosting a Kids Teaching Kids Event this National Science Week. Year 4 and 5 students from across Adelaide can take part in a range of interactive workshops. This event is based at the Urrbrae Farm, Wetlands and Science Labs. Urrbrae Wetland will be hosting a series of workshops. The workshops…
Hunter Science Festival – Newcastle Museum
Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH) is excited to host the annual Hunter Science Festival at Newcastle Museum again in 2024! There will be much to do and see at the Festival. Come along and explore the fun and interactive activities planned including: Two exciting ‘Science of Bushfire’ Shows by Fizzics Education (limited seats) Mini…
Physics and Chemistry Showcase
The National Science Week 2024 schools’ theme is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme highlights the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world. The Physics and Chemistry Showcase aims to invigorate passion for all sciences, particularly physics and chemistry for students…
STEM Girl Power Initiative
An event bound to blow the socks of students and amaze their minds with the magic of STEM. You’ll experience activities that explore: Slime Water cycle Vinegar and bicarbonate volcano Lava lamp STEM quiz/challenges
Future Science Talks – Comedy Edition
Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition is debuting in Cairns after sold out shows all across Australia. This show features local scientists from Cairns who have partnered with comedians to infuse humour and laughs into scientific talks. Laugh and learn at the same time. At this show, you’ll be hearing from Cairns’ best and brightest science…
Rainbow Lab
A science lab full of colour and exploration! Wodonga Middle Years College (Huon Campus) will welcome 6 classes of Wodonga Primary School Year 1 students to share a session of hands-on science play. Our Year 9 students will be helping our little scientists with experiments throughout the session. These activities will be walking rainbows, rainclouds…