Canberra, Don’t miss the darkest night of your life, as the scientists looking for dark matter share the seemingly impossible quest they are on to find the elusive – yet apparently common mystery substance. As part of National Science Week, seven remarkable scientists from around the country have come together for an entertaining and…
Topic: Energy and Transport
Our Lady’s Assumption Primary School Science Fair and STEM Engineering Challenge
Our OLA Science Fair is back, following the incredible enthusiasm and interest shown by our school community last year! This year, we’ve introduced an exciting new school-wide STEM engineering challenge that has inspired students to delve into engineering design processes. This challenge has broadened our learning experiences beyond the classroom, involving our wider community and…
Careers for Net Zero QLD Roadshow Townsville
Are you ready for our Careers for Net Zero QLD Roadshow in Townsville. Here’s what to expect… Explore career pathways and learn about the diverse roles available in renewable energy, critical minerals, green manufacturing and more Listen to industry leaders and our Careers for Net Zero Champions share their experiences working in clean economy roles…
Dr Graham’s Energy Explorers – Science show and wearable wind turbines workshop
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore how Canberra’s energy is changing in an exciting science show, then get hands-on making model wind turbines! Through amazing and sometimes explosive science demonstrations we’ll learn how fuels like natural gas can be replaced with electricity, plus discover groovy low-emission high-fun new tech like electric skateboards and…
Dr Graham’s Energy Explorers – Science show and wearable wind turbines workshop
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore how Canberra’s energy is changing in an exciting science show, then get hands-on making model wind turbines! Through amazing and sometimes explosive science demonstrations we’ll learn how fuels like natural gas can be replaced with electricity, plus discover groovy low-emission high-fun new tech like electric skateboards and…
STEAM Challenge – Survival science
Ready to survive and thrive? Join us for “Survival Science,” where you’ll dive into hands-on challenges to explore the science of survival. Can you design a shelter, purify water, and generate power? Put your skills to the test and see if you have what it takes. In STEAM Challenge: Survival Science, young inventors aged 7-14 will…
National Science Week – Doppler Rockets
The Doppler Rocket combines the elements of a toy with an audio Doppler shift to create an educational experience students won’t forget. The Doppler Rocket emits a true, sinusoidal sound waveform at a constant frequency of approximately 620 Hz. The circuit and speaker are housed in skinned foam that protects the unit during normal impacts….
Super Science Showcase
Selected students from Years 4, 5 and 6 have researched, planned and tested some exciting experiments to showcase to the whole school community for Science Week. Our Super Science Showcase will run for one whole day in the school hall with parent and student time slots throughout the day. There are a range of experiments…
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…
Paper Circuits
Join us at the Library this science week to create your very own LED light-up paper circuit. Learn all about how electricity and circuits work to power lights. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Parent-guardian note: AAA batteries will be used in the program and available to take home. Please read the safety information that…