Come in person and bring your science-themed treats along to share – or join us online to celebrate all the science happening in your neighbourhood!
Topic: Environment and Nature
More Than Four Seasons
Throughout the week, the children will be engaging in a variety of hands-on and exploratory learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Using science inquiry processes—such as observing, predicting, questioning, and discussing—we will explore the changes we see and feel in the natural environment as the seasons…
They did what? Short video competiton
The They Did What? video competition is back and we’re calling on students from across Australia to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. This year, we want to hear stories from those who are under-represented in narratives of STEM success. Stories don’t need to come from people with big…
The Lizard Wizard at Rowville Library
Get up close with amazing animals at The Lizard Wizard! This hands-on animal show is full of fun facts and cool creatures that will spark your curiosity about nature. You’ll meet reptiles and other awesome animals one by one, and learn interesting things about where they live, what they eat, and what makes them special….
2025 National Science Week at HCP
Heritage College Perth is celebrating Science with a series of events for students, parents and the community. Lunchtime activities include using Spectroscopes to see how light is made of many colours, luminous chemistry, a focus on Astronomy with a scale model of the solar system that takes up the whole length of the school, an…
DNA Extraction from Fruit
Experience an exciting experiment – extracting DNA from fruit! You’ll get the chance to see DNA strands up close and learn the steps scientists use to unlock the building blocks of life.
Science Division Happy Hour
Get ready for something a little different — this week’s Happy Hour the Science Division, with support from Questacon, NMI and the Space Agency, has curated an amazing program relating to National Science Week’s Theme of “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language”. It will be an evening of curiosity, conversation,…
Preschool Storytime
Join us for our Science Week themed storytime, and enjoy a fun-filled morning of stories and a rocket craft! It’s free, creative and the perfect way to spark young imaginations. We’ll read some of our favourite science-themed picture books, explore the force of gravity through a fun activity, then get creative with a craft inspired…
Online Science Trivia
Let’s get quizzical! Join us for a fun-filled Online Science Trivia quiz that will put your knowledge to the test! It’s perfect for young science fans, future quiz masters, or anyone eager to learn something cool. Whether you’re a budding biologist or just love learning new things, this quiz is for YOU! Jump on anytime…
Science in the Museum: Chau Chak Wing Museum
To mark National Science Week, the Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) and the Chau Chak Wing Museum (CCWM) are collaborating again on a stimulating weekend for the whole family in the museum at the University of Sydney! This year’s theme of National Science Week is ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’….