Get ready for a week full of fizz, fun, and fascinating discoveries! Join us at Let’s Play for Science Week, where curious little minds can explore the magic of science through hands-on activities designed just for kids. Watch volcanoes erupt Create your own bath bombs Plant flowers and learn how things grow Squish, roll, and…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Preschool Storytime at Warrandyte Library – Australian Birds
Join us at the library this Australian Science Week for a special Preschool Storytime all about Australian birds! Soar into the world of colourful cockatoos, curious kookaburras and speedy emus through fun stories, songs and a craft activity perfect for little learners. Suitable for children aged 3-5 years. Bookings not required.
Preschool Storytime at Blackburn Library – Australian Birds
Join us at the library this Australian Science Week for a special Preschool Storytime all about Australian birds! Soar into the world of colourful cockatoos, curious kookaburras and speedy emus through fun stories, songs and a craft activity perfect for little learners. Suitable for children aged 3-5 years. Bookings not required.
Skyward Creation – STEM Learning with Drones
Take learning to new heights with Skyward Creations, hands-on drone workshop designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and innovative learning! In this immersive experience, students will explore the fundamentals of drone operation while diving into aerial photography, visual storytelling, and real-world problem-solving challenges. What you’ll learn: Master drone flight techniques and safety protocols Explore the…
South Australian Museum Science Centre Tours
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the South Australian Museum’s Science Centre Building, we’re opening the doors for a rare behind the scenes tour during National Science Week. Explore the labs, collection spaces and working science areas usually closed to the public. Discover how our scientists study biodiversity, evolution and extinction, and learn about the…
STEM Storytime Takeover – Geology at Tuggeranong
Join us as National Science Week takes over Storytime! From 11-15 August, ACT Library’s Storytime sessions will be taken over by local scientists! They will be reading captivating science stories, providing an exciting and engaging demonstration of their science topic and following that with a hands-on science craft. Each day will feature a different topic…
STEM Storytime Takeover- Entomology at Gungahlin
Join us as National Science Week takes over Storytime! From 11-15 August, ACT Library’s Storytime sessions will be taken over by local scientists! They will be reading captivating science stories, providing an exciting and engaging demonstration of their science topic and following that with a hands-on science craft. Each day will feature a different topic…
Moil Primary Science Fair
Moil Primary Science Fair: Decoding the Universe! Get ready to explore the wonders of science like never before! Join us at the Moil Primary Science Fair, where we’ll be Decoding the Universe – one amazing discovery at a time! What’s on? Leaf Investigation – Can you tell what kind of tree a leaf came from…
Wallaroo Primary School Sleep Out: Stargazing, Science and Culture Under the Stars
Wallaroo Primary School is thrilled to be partnering with the Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA) for a unique and immersive science experience: a school sleep-out under the stars! As part of our commitment to delivering rich, hands-on learning in alignment with the Earth and Space Sciences strand of the Australian Curriculum, students across all year levels will have…
In conversation with the 2025 Young Australian of the Year – Scientist, Dr Katrina Wruck
The Australian National University in partnership with the National Australia Day Committee brings you an opportunity to meet and hear from winner of the 2025 Young Australian of the Year – Dr Katrina Wruck. Dr Katrina Wruck founder of Nguki Kula Green Labs, will share how her groundbreaking profit-for-purpose venture is set to revolutionise the consumer…