Gathering at Lithgow’s iconic Blast Furnace we will enjoy viewing the night sky through a range of telescopes with PhD candidate Trevor Leaman and light refreshments provided by Keshara Indigenous Fusion Food Catering. Trevor and Tina Leaman are based in Orange where they operate an Astronomy Outreach business Dark Skies Downunder, sharing their knowledge with local…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Moorabool Mosaic Menagerie – Crafting conversations on endangered species
Join us for an exciting community art project celebrating National Science Week 2024 schools’ theme, “Species Survival: More than just sustainability.” Local mosaic artist Jacinta Damons will lead a hands-on workshop for Moorabool children, focusing on creating a vibrant artwork representing one of Moorabools significant and endangered species. Participants will: Learn about local endangered wildlife…
STEAM Showcase
A collection of STEAM activities for all age groups. Attempt to survive changing ecosystems through adaptions, explore genetic diversity in koalas, make a bird feeder for your backyard, see CO2 dragsters racing and hydron RC cars in action, make slime and use microscopes. There are also some engineering and technologies-based learning activities participants can have…
Bubbles and Bivalves
Fancy some bubbles and oysters with a side of science? The plight of oyster reefs has been nearly invisible both locally and globally. “Bidhiinja – Restoring Our Oyster Reefs” is a travelling exhibition showing at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. Join us for this special event that features “Bidhiinja – Restoring Our Reefs” and a…
Sustainable Futures: Integrating Tradition and Modern Science in the Torres Strait
A community event spotlighting sustainable agriculture, blending traditional Torres Strait Islander practices with contemporary scientific knowledge. Educational Tours: Led by our boarders, showcasing our established vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Workshops: Interactive sessions on sustainable farming, melding traditional methods with scientific approaches. Information Displays: Presenting data on environmental benefits and scientific insights of local food…
Stile’s Escape Room – Species Survival
Our famous Science Week Escape Room is back! This year’s extra specie-al edition is designed to educate students on the importance of biodiversity and the survival of endangered species. Everything you need to ensure a successful, engaging experience for National Science Week is included. Set in real-world scenarios, our escape rooms test your Year 7-10…
Young Tassie Scientists after school at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania researchers, keen to share their work through engaging talks and cool activities in Schools and Communities. After School at HIVE you can meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Cassidy Mihalenko (She/Her) Neutron star collisions James Temple (He/Him) Machine Learning & Engineering Rhiannon Terry (She/Her) The Chemistry…
Young Tassie Scientists after school at the Huonville Library
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and engaging activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. At the Huonville Library you can meet: Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & decision making Eloise Bennett (She/Her) Marine biology & seaweed physiology Samuel …
Corinda State High School National Science Week
National Science Week at Corinda State High School will consist of several science themed events to raise science spirit at Corinda State High School. Activities include: Volcano Experiment Showcase Elephant Toothpaste Experiment Showcase Sherbet Experiment Showcase Bug Hotel Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt Science Trivia Science Online Quiz Lunch and Learn Specialised Science Teacher Discussion Panel…
EMHS National Science Week Program
Elizabeth Macarthur High School is hosting an exciting private National Science Week celebration in Week 4 of Term 3! Our event will feature a series of engaging and educational activities designed to inspire and challenge students across all year levels. Students will become junior palaeontologists in our Dino Dig, excavating and analysing replica dinosaur fossils…