Innovation Ideation

Although 2032 seems a long-time away planning, building and preparation is being made to create a successful Olympic Games. The plan is for the games to be more sustainable games and this is pushing innovation in different technologies. During National Science Week students can participate in an innovation symposium where they can investigate some emerging…

Innovation: The Science Fair

To celebrate National Science Week, a lunchtime science fair will be held in the Treendale Primary School library. The fair’s focus will be the entries of students from Years 1 – 6: Students from Year 1 to 2 will create a science poster around a topic or theme of their choice. Students from Years 3…

Science Play Matters at Sugarworld Playtime

Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup at Sugarworld Parklands, Edmonton. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for your free Play Matters Australia membership.

Science Play Matters at Woree Playtime

Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup Woree State School. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for your free Play Matters Australia membership.

Science Play Matters for Babies at Cairns Hub

Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup at the Cairns Hub. This is a baby playgroup and caters to families with children aged up to 12 months old. Become a member and join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for…

Science Play Matters for Babies at Rockhampton Hub

Play Matters Australia is hosting free Science Play Matters Playgroups during National Science Week at the Rockhampton Hub. This is a baby playgroup and caters to families with children aged up to 12 months old. Become a member and join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend,…

Engaging with STEM on the West Coast

Community hands-on learning opportunities in Zeehan, and Strahan over two days. Experience citizen science using iNaturalist; Create a Rube Goldberg machine using loose parts; Engage with energy generation and uses; and Use the design thinking process to solve a problem.  The sessions will begin during school hours for students and remain open for the communities…

The Enigmatic World of Sharks, Whales and Jellyfish

Welcome to an exciting marine science event that is perfect for all ages. We are passionate about the wonders of marine life and are excited to share marine research with you. Our oceans are teeming with a diverse range of organisms, from tiny microscopic creatures to the magnificent blue whale.  Come join us as we…

Electron Microscope Training

During this hands-on training, our teachers will receive in-depth instruction on the principles and operation of electron microscopes. The expert trainers from Inspire STEM Education will guide teachers through practical sessions, demonstrating how to prepare samples, adjust microscope settings, and capture high-resolution images. Teachers will learn how to analyse and interpret microscopic structures, enabling them…