It’s time to build awareness of the crucial role animals play in our ecosystem, in the spectacular Illuminate: Endangered Species night projection at WA Museum Boola Bardip. This year’s National Science Week schools themes explore global endangered species, this visually rich, multisensory and large-scale piece by VJzoo will mesmerise young and old as you witness vulnerable species…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Botanical Time Capsules
Join Alison Vaughan, Manager Collections, for a rare chance to deep dive into the history of the 1.5 million preserved specimens housed in the National Herbarium of Victoria. Documenting the presence of a plant, algae or fungus at a particular place and time, each specimen is a botanical time capsule that helps us understand past…
Raising Rarity Revealed
Explore the critical work of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria on this special Raising Rarity tour. Head behind the scenes to our RBGV nursery, where you’ll learn about the specialist production and propagation techniques used to save Victoria’s most threatened plant species. Then, join a guided tour of our research garden, delving into the vital conservation efforts and…
Underwater – Visual art marine workshop
Embark on an artistic adventure exploring the underwater world at Boola Bardip with artist Ian Daniell in a marine-based visual art workshop. Join artist Ian Daniell, known for his Life-Size Ocean Art, for a special voyage through aquatic displays and an art workshop for children of all ages. Discover the array of colourful creatures, fantastical…
Superstars of STEM talk
Curious about STEM? Celebrate National Science Week at Manly Library where guest speakers from The Superstars of STEM will share their experiences and run STEM activities. Let’s learn about lady beetles. This activity will focus on our small backyard helpers, lady beetles. During this session, you will spend some time learning what insects are, with…
Sustainable Horizons – Clean energy, smart cities, and AI
Are you ready to explore the amazing world of the future? Join us for an exciting journey into the latest innovations in clean energy, smart cities, and artificial intelligence. Discover Clean Energy: Professor Kim Hassall will introduce us to the fascinating world of green energy. We’ll learn about cool alternatives like bio-fuels and hydrogen fuel,…
Tatachilla Lutheran College – Rare planting event
During National Science Week, all Year 4 students and Middle School Agricultural Science students from Tatachilla Lutheran College will be adding 100 rare plants to our EcoClassroom Sanctuary. The EcoSanctuary is currently home the Brush-Tailed Bettong, a critically endangered marsupial, and the Long-Nosed Potoroo which is near threated. Tatachilla wishes to continue its conservation efforts…
Little Explorers Science Workshops
Little Explorers Science workshops will involve our small but mighty learners exploring the different investigative skills through the use of science. Our workshops will run for a full week, giving each child the opportunity to participate. The week will include multiple engaging and hand-on activities that make the children hypothesis and discover their answers through…
In my Science Era
Having trouble spelling cell organelles? Just SHAKE IT OFF. This activity combines Science and popular culture by using the current trend of creating worded friendship bracelets (from the Taylor Swift ERA’s Tour) of the organelles found in cells. Any and all students are welcome to participate in this activity that reinforces the structure of a…
St Kevin’s Design Sprint
Peer Support groups will work on a design sprint for an endangered Australian animal using various materials.