The afternoon discover session invites students to actively engage in the discovery process, and highlights the community involvement aspect with the inclusive language of “decode” and “discover.” It also gives a sense of adventure, encouraging students and families to dive into the world of STEM together. This discovery session would run for an afternoon in…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Climb and Discover – The science behind your favourite boulders
Join the Geological Society of Australia (GSA), ACT Division, at BlocHaus for an exciting, interactive pop-up event exploring the geology of your favourite outdoor bouldering spots! Discover the fascinating geological processes that shaped iconic climbing landscapes both locally and nationally, guided by enthusiastic Earth scientists ready to answer your questions. Get hands-on with rock samples,…
STEM Storytime Takeover- Entomology
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 – Geology
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…
Bittern Quest – Boom or bust! (afternoon)
Interested in making a difference for threatened bird species? Here’s a rare National Science Week opportunity to help analyse data collected by CallTrackers – citizen scientists who have been volunteering their time across Tasmania to help find out how these species are going. Are current conservation efforts working? First, you’ll get to quiz the presenters on what…
Bittern Quest – Boom or bust! (morning)
Interested in making a difference for threatened bird species? Here’s a rare National Science Week opportunity to help analyse data collected by CallTrackers – citizen scientists who have been volunteering their time across Tasmania to help find out how these species are going. Are current conservation efforts working? First, you’ll get to quiz the presenters on what…
Discover CallTrackers at Queenstown Library
Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…
Discover CallTrackers at St Helens Library
Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…
Discover CallTrackers at Launceston Library
Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…
Discover CallTrackers at Smithton Library
Join us to explore the hidden world of wildlife sounds at night… From the ultrasonic chirps of nine elusive bat species to the booms of the rare and mysterious Australasian bittern, many fascinating creatures make sounds around us at night yet go unnoticed. We’re inviting you to embark on a journey of exploration through the CallTrackers project:…