Students will record their voices using an online voice recorder. They will then sketch or paint the recorded sound waves pattern that capture their unique voice prints. Students can test with the voice recorder to embed a secret message in their artwork. Through the experiments, they will learn how different sounds create different soundwaves. Materials…
Topic: Energy and Transport
g4g Day @ Canberra 2021 – online
It’s on again – g4g Day @ Canberra 2021, Australia. We are thrilled to host a new online episode of our very own Science, you had me at hello® in partnership with National Science Week ACT and Girl Guides ACT & SE NSW. For this episode, we are heading to the Australian Capital Territory! Here we will invite local…
Young Scientist of the Year Video Competition
Know the next climate change hero? Got an idea that will build a brighter, greener world? Channel your inner eco-warrior to make a short video on an environmental science related problem or solution. You could be named the University of Adelaide Young Scientist of the Year, plus win $500 for yourself, and $1000 for your…
MacKillop Catholic College Construction Challenge
As part of the National Science Week, there is a science competition organised at MacKillop Catholic College in Johnston, NT. Participating students will: construct a bridge spanning a minimum of 50 cm and that can carry at least 500 g within 30 minutes; construct a wagon that can travel at least 20 m carrying 500…
Model Solar Car Construction and Races
Construction of basic model solar cars by students from local primary s chools. Racing of these and also the advanced model solar cars made by Year 9 STEAM students from Katherine High School. Model solar car races will be on a commercial pursuit track and also a straight track that was constructed by Year 9…
Postponed: Rolling Science
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. New date TBA. Come and help Katherine Public Library construct a community LEGO roller coaster to celebrate National Science Week. Members of the Katherine community and visitors are invited to stop by and add a brick or two to our community construction. When the coaster is complete take it…
WeAreBrisbane Twitter x National Science Week
WeAreBrisbane Twitter account @WeAreBrisbane will feature a different Queensland-based STEM professional each day, as part of daily rotation curation of the account. Come follow us on from Monday 16 – Sunday 22 August. Learn about what people are working on in STEM in Queensland directly from those in the field, and also see that they’re…
UTAS Derby: Ready, Set, Race!
Learn to build a model car using easy to find materials from around your home, yard… or anywhere! This short video series draws on expertise from local STEAM gurus – straight to your loungeroom (or classroom). Official UTAS Derby model car kits will be available at the following locations across north-west Tasmania – or you…
Trinity Anglican School Tutor Group Science Quiz Challenge
Students are invited to compete to be named ‘TAS Science Quiz Champion Tutor Group’>
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…