Join us for The Great Beach Lab: Science in the Sand, a hands-on outdoor science adventure at the beach! Presented by the Marine Discovery Centre for National Science Week and Inspiring Australia, this exciting two-hour session brings marine science, sustainability, and coastal discovery to life—right on the sand. There are several stations to get involved in….
Topic: Environment and Nature
The Great Beach Lab: Science in the Sand – Glenelg Beach
Join us for The Great Beach Lab: Science in the Sand, a hands-on outdoor science adventure at the beach! Presented by the Marine Discovery Centre for National Science Week and Inspiring Australia, this exciting two-hour session brings marine science, sustainability, and coastal discovery to life—right on the sand. There are several stations to get involved in….
The Great Beach Lab: Science in the sand – Henley Beach
Join us for The Great Beach Lab: Science in the Sand, a hands-on outdoor science adventure at the beach! Presented by the Marine Discovery Centre for National Science Week and Inspiring Australia, this exciting two-hour session brings marine science, sustainability, and coastal discovery to life—right on the sand. There are several stations to get involved in….
Exploring STEM Through Agriculture
Want to zoom across the landscape? Then head over to the food bowl of southeast Queensland, lovely Laidley. Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops and raising livestock. There is so much STEM in agriculture, so whether you love numbers or are passionate about all things tech, you’re bound to find an area…
Quantum Quest
You’ve probably heard of gravity and force, but have you wondered about super positioning, Heisenberg’s uncertainty or quantum probability? Join us on our quest to discover the quirky laws of Quantum Physics using BBC micro:bits. Delve in with hands-on activities to explore teleportation, uncertainty, randomness and more. By completing simple coding projects using your BBC micro:bit, you’ll…
The Kotara South Public School Science Spectacular
Get Ready for a Day of Discovery! Have you ever wondered why how rockets fly, what makes slime so stretchy or even how to make ice cream in a bag? Then get ready to explore all this and more at the KSPS Science Spectacular! As part of National Science Week, students from Kindergarten to Year…
Decode & Discover: Universe Unlocked
This Science Week, students across the school will be diving into the secrets of the universe with a whole-school STEAM Fair called “Decode & Discover: Universe Unlocked” — inspired by the 2025 National Science Week theme: Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language. Throughout the day, students will rotate through a…
Worms on the Inside: The Science of Parasites in Dogs
Join us for interactive (free!) information STEM sessions exploring the life of parasitic worms! The sessions are available for all ages and attendees will explore and learn about; Canine Anatomy – help build a dog by putting together felt organs. Microscopic investigation of worm eggs – Dive into the world of parasitology (the study of…
Saving the Planet with Lee Constable
Learn how you can make a difference and save our wonderful planet this Science Week with science and sustainability presenter, Lee Constable! This interactive session will teach you all you need to know about saving the whole planet with her How to Save the Whole Planet book series. Lee will also share her own science…
Chiropterology for Beginners: How to decode the secret world of bats
Step into the fascinating world of bats with this special Australian National Science Week session! Discover the basics of chiropterology (the study of bats) as you learn how to survey bats and decode their mysterious calls. We’ll introduce you to essential tools like acoustic bat recorders—specifically, the Echo Meter Touch 2 bat detector—and show you…