To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the South Australian Museum’s Science Centre Building, we’re opening the doors for a rare behind the scenes tour during National Science Week. Explore the labs, collection spaces and working science areas usually closed to the public. Discover how our scientists study biodiversity, evolution and extinction, and learn about the…
Topic: Environment and Nature
STEM Storytime Takeover – Geology at Tuggeranong
Join us as National Science Week takes over Storytime! From 11-15 August, ACT Library’s Storytime sessions will be taken over by local scientists! They will be reading captivating science stories, providing an exciting and engaging demonstration of their science topic and following that with a hands-on science craft. Each day will feature a different topic…
STEM Storytime Takeover- Entomology at Gungahlin
Join us as National Science Week takes over Storytime! From 11-15 August, ACT Library’s Storytime sessions will be taken over by local scientists! They will be reading captivating science stories, providing an exciting and engaging demonstration of their science topic and following that with a hands-on science craft. Each day will feature a different topic…
Moil Primary Science Fair
Moil Primary Science Fair: Decoding the Universe! Get ready to explore the wonders of science like never before! Join us at the Moil Primary Science Fair, where we’ll be Decoding the Universe – one amazing discovery at a time! What’s on? Leaf Investigation – Can you tell what kind of tree a leaf came from…
Wallaroo Primary School Sleep Out: Stargazing, Science and Culture Under the Stars
Wallaroo Primary School is thrilled to be partnering with the Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA) for a unique and immersive science experience: a school sleep-out under the stars! As part of our commitment to delivering rich, hands-on learning in alignment with the Earth and Space Sciences strand of the Australian Curriculum, students across all year levels will have…
In conversation with the 2025 Young Australian of the Year – Scientist, Dr Katrina Wruck
The Australian National University in partnership with the National Australia Day Committee brings you an opportunity to meet and hear from winner of the 2025 Young Australian of the Year – Dr Katrina Wruck. Dr Katrina Wruck founder of Nguki Kula Green Labs, will share how her groundbreaking profit-for-purpose venture is set to revolutionise the consumer…
Indigenous STEM Virtual Gallery
Indigenous Australians’ have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Discover short videos, songs, insightful articles and podcasts that highlight the intersection between traditional Indigenous knowledge systems / modern STEM innovations. This event provides an exciting educational opportunity suitable for all audiences, promoting awareness and appreciation for Indigenous STEM perspectives. This project…
Digital garden
We are creating a special interactive garden with our children. Our children will select a variety of different plants from natives, fruit trees and vegetables to plant in our garden. During planting, educators and children will take photographs of process. With educators support, our children will research the plants and together with this information and…
Closer Than You Think: Nature’s Hidden Patterns – Gallery Walk
Get ready to become a Junior Universe Detective! Ever wanted to see the secret life of a leaf, zoom in on the teeny-tiny legs of a bug, or uncover patterns in nature that are invisible to the naked eye? With the Decode the Universe adventure, you’ll do all that—and more! Using iPads with microscopic lenses,…
From the Great Southern Reef, with love
Did you know that just beyond our beaches, in Australia’s underwater backyard, lie vibrant, hidden treasures? Have you ever wondered what you’d find if you slipped beneath the waves? “From the Great Southern Reef,with love” invites you to journey below the surface of Australia’ssouthern coast and discover a world of colour, delicate beauty, and untold wonder….