Welcome to the Connect with Scientists & Spark Student Curiosity – Earth Science Panel for Teachers! Join us on August 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Australia/Brisbane Time) for an engaging discussion. This hybrid event brings together scientists working in Earth and Environmental Science disciplines aligned with the Australian National Curriculum. The panel of scientists will respond to both…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Questacon National Science Week Webinars
Want to find out how to make a world record breaking paper plane? Ever wondered what maths and sunflowers have to do with each other? Considered what makes a coral reef a coral reef? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should check out Questacon’s free webinars this National Science Week!…
STEMania! – Science Week In Schools 2025
STEMania! is a 45 minute, live-in-school, fact-filled interactive science sketch comedy presented by professional actor/educators that engages, inspires and educates students with the wonders of STEM. Celebrating the 2025 National Science Week school theme: Decoding The Universe – STEMania! illustrates how each STEM discipline plays a crucial role in decoding the universe and inspires curiosity and a love of learning…
Green Metals for Gladstone – a community conversation
Gladstone can have a bright economic future producing green metals and fuels the world is increasingly demanding, but how do we unlock these opportunities and make sure that any new development benefits the community and local environment? Join us for a catered community forum where we’ll discuss Gladstone’s green industry opportunities, the barriers we need…
Waste Warriors Makedo
Join us at the Shire of Harvey Libraries for one of our fun-filled, hands-on Waste Warriors Makedo events – a three-part adventure that blends science, sustainability, and creativity! Explore STEM with an exciting information session about recycling and the importance of protecting the environment. Meet Debbie and Kevin from the Worm Shed for a lively workshop on everything…
Roots and Resilience – Walk Trail
Get ready to become a science explorer right here in Toodyay! This National Science Week is packed with awesome adventures where you’ll discover the secrets of our amazing ecosystems. Put on your walking shoes for a trail journey on Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17. You’ll trek along Redbank Pool with guides from local…
Dolphins – Is Our Love Too Deep?
Head to ECU Joondalup to watch a ground-breaking, investigative, environmental film that explores the impact humans are having on wild dolphins through hand feeding tourism programs in Australia at Monkey Mia and Bunbury in Western Australia, and Moreton Bay and Tin Can Bay in Queensland. Doors open at 6pm, film starts at 6.30pm and runs…
Science at Surfside
National Science Week at Surfside! This year for National Science Week, Surfside is diving into the tiny world around us — using microscopes to explore cool patterns in nature. We’ll be looking closely at things like leaves, shells, feathers and more to discover amazing details we can’t see with just our eyes! After that, we’ll…
East Marden Science Spectacular
East Marden is hosting a science spectacular this National Science Week. Families from Schools and Kindergartens in the area are welcome to come along to the night and experience science shows, hands on science activities lead by our wonderful year 6 students, and some of the wonderful work by our school students. Events will include:…
Code the Cosmos: Designing a Quantum Garden with Micro:Bits and Maths
Code the Cosmos: Designing a Quantum Garden is a fun project where you get to be a young scientist and designer! You’ll use cool tech like Micro:bits and sensors to build a special garden that reacts to things like light, sound, or movement. But this isn’t just any garden — it’s inspired by amazing patterns…