“Hands-on Science” will engage students in interactive activities designed to ignite their passion for Science and STEM through hands-on experiments tailored to each year level. These activities and experiments will explore the hidden language of nature through practical investigations of symmetry and design, as well as creating an environment for curiosity and scientific exploration.
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Science Writing Workshop with Peter Spinks – Cairns
This course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers and managers…
Clarendon Primary Science Fair and Family Escape Room
Come and celebrate Science Week at Clarendon Primary School by looking at the amazing science projects completed by our students. This is followed up by an escape room set up for families to complete, with a prize given to all who successfully escape the room!
Origins of the Universe Discovery Evening
Decoding the Universe? What does that mean? Palmyra Primary School are organising an opportunity to find out. During our discovery evening the community will have an opportunity to learn that it is the small things that have come together to create the big picture. Similar to how meaning is derived from the dashes and dots…
Hopetoun Marine Science Exploration
Hopetoun Primary School in collaboration with Hopetoun Progress Association and the Community Resource Centre will be putting on a variety of different events throughout the week linked to Science week, with a focus on the marine environment local to Hopetoun. From sensory play to and beach excursion with Dolphin Discovery Centre, as well as a…
Family Science Night
All families and students from Warreen Primary School are invited to attend our first whole school family Science event! When: Wednesday 13th August from 3.15pm-4.45pm in the school gym. We are celebrating National Science Week by hosting a family afternoon full of science experiments. All classroom teachers will be leading experiments for you to participate…
STEMM Stroll – Sunshine Coast
Let’s celebrate National Science Week with a STEMM Stroll on the Sunshine Coast. STEMM Strolls – aiming to bring STEMM students and professionals together in regional areas. Local get togethers to find new networks, find mentors, and support groups especially in regional areas where it is hard to do so. Sharing intersecting diverse experiences from the women in STEMM…
NT STEM Fair 2025
National Science Week 2025 will be held from 9 to 17 August 2025. The school theme for National Science Week 2025 is ‘Decoding the Universe – exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’. This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the universe by exploring the fundamental languages of…
Author Talk: First Nations Astronomy
Enjoy a fascinating talk by Associate Professor Duane Hamacher, from the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne. Associate Prof Hamacher is the Director of Cultural and Indigenous Astronomy program. His work examines humanity’s connection to the stars, with a focus on Australian Indigenous Astronomy. Duane recently published ‘The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders…
NMI National Measurement Awards celebration
Join the National Measurement Insitute as we celebrate our 2025 National Measurement Awards! These awards celebrate people doing great things in measurement science in Australia. The event will include presentations from each of the finalists, and your chance to vote live for the winner of the People’s Choice award! Join us for the ceremony at…