Ever wondered what happens when you flush the toilet or what could happen if the wrong things are flushed? Do you know what a Fatberg is, or what the 3P’s are? Come along to Barwon Water’s Museum of Modern (f)Art and dive head first into all things sewer related. For National Science Week, we’re offering an…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Beyond the surface – Understanding WA’s marine heatwave
A marine heatwave unlike any seen before impacted the Western Australian coastline from mid-2024 through to mid-2025, causing unprecedented coral bleaching and impacting marine ecosystems along thousands of kilometres of coastline. Join us this National Science Week for a free public talk about the WA marine heatwave. Scientists studying the extent and impact of this…
Yarralin School Science Week
Get ready to blast off into science at Yarralin School! We’re heading outside the classroom and onto Country for an exciting Learning on Country adventure all about animal adaptations, habitats, and how living things survive in the bush. This is part of our Science Week celebration, where students from all year levels will explore, experiment,…
Big Bang Science Workshop Dino Doings
Every fossil is a word from nature’s ancient script. Calling all junior palaeontologist to Leeton Shire Library!! Join us to investigate these amazing prehistoric creatures, explore the science of fossils and make a fizzing egg to take home and hatch! This event is free but bookings are essential!
Kooringal High School Science Week Extravaganza
Over two days Kooringal High school year 10 students demonstrate a range of science experiments to our local primary schools. Jam packed science fun that engages all involved.
Wild Code – Secrets of nature revealed
Step into the wild side of science! This National Science Week, the Australian Reptile Park invites you to explore the secrets of the animal kingdom like never before. We’re decoding the universe one hiss, scale and footprint at a time! From August 9–17, our daily 11am Reptile Show will be transformed into a special Science Week…
Budding Scientist Expo
Early years educators actively look for practical ideas to engage children in quality science-based activities. In the City of Cockburn, the childcare system is working with CaLD, First Nations communities and educators that are often not scientifically literate themselves. Providing a STEM/STEAM expo is a proven way to showcase a range of providers they can…
Classify the Cosmos: From Lakes to Life
This Science Week, Penrith Lakes is coming to Irfan College to run an exciting incursion called “The Lake Code: Cracking Nature’s Systems.” In this hands-on science experience, students will explore how living things are grouped and named, and test real water samples to investigate environmental health. There will be two sessions: one for Stage 3…
WA Barcode Blitz 2025
Get ready to discover the invisible world of DNA and help real scientists identify life! In 2025, 16 schools from across Western Australia are teaming up for a massive science adventure — the WA Barcode Blitz! From Christmas Island, Broome, Geraldton and Esperance to schools around Perth, students are collecting local plants, insects, and fungi,…
Senses in the Garden – A Living Lab
Our proposed project is to create a vibrant and interactive sensory garden that will serve as a welcoming space for our playgroup, OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) program, and school students. This space will be designed to engage all the senses—sight, touch, sound, and smell—through a mix of textured plants, edible herbs, fragrant flowers, and…