In 15 years, Queen’s College will celebrate its 150th anniversary in a warmer and very different world from the one in which it was founded. The world’s climate has changed, it will continue to change, and it will lead to significant impacts. Acting on climate change is a complicated challenge that involves weighing up many…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Pechakucha
PechaKucha is a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. Our users share ideas and connect with others visually, concisely and memorably. We are redefining authentic human connectivity through inclusive social engagement and technology. The PechaKucha 20×20 presentation format is a slide show of 20 images, each auto-advancing…
Through the Looking Glass – Bringing some STEM sparkle to the red sand desert
Throughout National Science Week students will participate in a variety of activities relating to glass including investigating spinifex resin. Students will create posters and interactive displays of their learning, as well as making a short movie. At the end of the week students will invite their families to come to school for a community sharing…
Country Star Gazing and Nocturnal Animal Studies
Our remote community school is going out with our Elders to learn about the local geology, the nocturnal animals that reside in the Murchison area and the star constellations that have guided our ancestors.
Combining Western and Indigenous Science to Help Us Undertake Responsible Caring of the Land
The objective of the Great Southern Regional TAFE STEM day is to excite students from rural backgrounds about the extraordinary and unique biodiversity of southwestern WA. We want to ‘plant the seed’ to encourage students to continue to seek knowledge about the unique ecology of their local landscapes. We hope they will recognise the importance…
Science Gallery Melbourne – SWARM
Part exhibition, part experiment, SWARM uncovers the very essence of collective behaviour and questions what drives us to be social. From nanobots to native bees, superorganisms to social media, is it better to be part of a pack or go it alone? There are more of us now than ever before – 7.9 billion people…
Celestial Navigation @ QVMAG
An evening under the stars in the Launceston Planetarium. Watch the animated adventure Nga Tohunga Whakatere – The Navigators to discover how the night sky guided the journeys of First Nations people. Hear from celestial navigator Jeremy Parker and astronomer Chris Arkless as they discuss how the stars have assisted voyagers throughout time.
Ringer Soak STEM Showcase Day
Experience what STEM has to offer and participate in a variety of activities and games with lunch provided.
Shirty Science presents Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt
Who will go home with the title of Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt in 2022? 16 awesome scientists and artists from across the country currently creating 8 super cool science shirt designs for #ScienceWeek. Now it is time to determine Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt. Hosted by Nate Byrne, ABC Breakfast Weather Presenter, our scientist and artist…
Larapinta Glass Explorers
Larapinta PS will have a selection of different activities for students to explore predominately with exploring glass but also light properties. The whole school will be involved and mixed groups means students will have the opportunity to work with student’s they don’t always work with.