Topic: Environment and Nature

The Four Friends of Fire – a science animation

In much of Australia, bushfires are a part of life. But with major fires in recent seasons, including one of the worst ever in 2019/20, many are asking whether fire patterns are changing and what role climate change might be playing. There has never been a greater need for communities to understand the fundamentals of…

Atoms and Stardust

What are we made of? And where did it all come from? Everyone with an interest in the very small, the very large and the history of our universe is invited to enjoy this presentation by Atomic School through the generous support of the National Space Centre. After a primer on the basics of atomic theory,…

Online Science Olympiad

We are organising an Online Science Olympiad for students from Years 2 – 9. The quiz will include questions from a variety of scientific field to assess as well as motivate students to get involved and develop a scientific acumen in the younger generation. Each student will be given an appreciation certificate. 

BSSA Bakyard Biodiversity

The Biology Society of South Australia (BSSA) are producing a series of short educational videos on how local South Australians can promote backyard biodiversity through citizen science initiatives. The four videos cover the importance of microhabitat for native geckos & skinks, the value of planting native vegetation, how best to promote native bees (and pollination), and how…

Bushland Recovery with Bega Valley Shire Council

Hear from council staff about how our fauna and flora recovers after fire, what council has been doing and what to look out for as the bush continues to recover. Kylie Ryan, Biosecurity officer and Michael Fiedler, Environmental Management officer discuss landscape recovery after fire including sediment control and weeds. Monday 17 August at 6pm…

Conserving Endangered Species – Online workshop

Praxical is a new learning initiative creating online workshops where everyone can actively engage in the scientific process. For National Science Week this year Praxical is collaborating with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE). Together they are creating a fully online, self-led workshop about biodiversity conversation, focused on the Regent Honeyeater. During…

Exploring Habitable Worlds – Online workshop

Praxical is a new learning initiative creating online workshops where everyone can actively engage in the scientific process. For National Science Week this year Praxical is collaborating with the Australian Centre for Astrobiology. Together we are creating a fully online, self-led workshop about the search for life on other planets. During the workshop you will get the…

Monitoring Air Pollution – Online workshop

Praxical is a new learning initiative creating online workshops where everyone can actively engage in the scientific process. For National Science Week this year Praxical is collaborating with ANSTO. Together they are creating a fully online, self-led workshop about the causes and effects of fine particle air pollution. During the workshop you will get the…

The Science Of Tunnelling

National Science Week’s ‘Deep Blue’ theme, we are encouraging you, not only to think about what’s in our oceans and rivers, but also, the future of travelling underneath them. We have created two 90 minute online classes for ages 8-12 years old ready for you to dive into The Science of Tunnelling. You will have the opportunity to explore…