Investigating Bugs in our Gardens

On Monday we will discuss what sort of bugs we think might live in our gardens at our childcare. What they are, what they eat and where they live.  We will also be using microscopes to look closer at the bugs we find. We will go on a community walk to the local park to…

Young Tassie Scientists at Taroona Primary School

This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the Southern road trip are: Angus Olding (He/him), Chemist – Chemistry  Chelsea Long (She/Her), Antarctic scientist – Antarctica: Science & Policy …

Girls Only – Slime Fest Workshop

To Celebrate National Science Week and Inspiring WA, SJ Shire has partnered with SuperSonic Science to provide the Girls Only – Slime Fest Workshop. During the session, the following Supersonic Science ‘NO GLUE’ Slimes are performed (all slimes are packaged on the day for each person to take home); Galaxy Slime Glow in the Dark Slime Cloud/Fluffy Slime Thermochromic Slime (colour-changing) Supersonic Science…

National Science Week at Seymour and District Community House

Children have the opportunity to immerse themselves in all that is science. Over three days children will be encouraged to explore different themes of science through interactive play experiences. ‘Our World’, ‘Basics of Math’, and ‘Sensory Play’ will provide opportunities for learning, hypothesizing and begin to understand how science is all around us.  

Reef Up – Belconnen Library

Reef UP! combines the latest scientific research with the magic of theatre. Sharing the story of what is happening to our coral reefs and what we can do to help.  Meet a sea full of loveable characters (and villains). Manta and Ray, Slinky the shark, clown fish, Minkie whales, and a devious Crown of Thorns starfish called…

Ecosciences Show and Tell 2024

This is an excellent opportunity to find out about current projects, new technologies used in the field, and what’s growing in the building. Good for networking. Located in the foyer. No bookings needed.

Dangerous Foodies

Ever wanted to be creative and scientific all at once. Come and make some elephant toothpaste and homemade slushies as part of National Science Week at Horsham Neighbourhood House. Lots of fun and laughter to be had by all.  

Micro:Macro – Models of insight and inspiration

Micro:Macro explores the role of models in understanding and exploring our world. Featuring models from science, mathematics, medicine, engineering, art, and architecture. Models shift perceptions and change understanding. Through altering scale, the miniature becomes visible, massive, and understandable. Single cells are expanded thousands of times, insects hundreds, and a whole suburb shrinks to a tabletop. …