INVISIBILITY is everywhere. It’s the people we don’t notice, the environmental changes we can’t see, and the algorithms working hard behind the scenes. What becomes visible when we start paying attention? In MOD.’s 2022 exhibition, we’re shining a spotlight on the unseen to help us better understand the world around us and our place in…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Science Week at Blackburn High School
During our pastoral care program we are running activities for the whole school that are science themed. The sessions will include building telescopes, doing a science quiz, linking the Indigenous use of glass and history of glass. We also have a guest performance doing a show about glass and the science behind it for the…
Science Week at Ignatius Park College
There will be science activities planned for students at lunch breaks, and the STILE Escape Room activity during classes. Staff will have a morning tea to celebrate National Science Week and there will be a science quiz for morning home room. At the whole school assembly there will be some demonstrations.
WA Premier’s Science Awards
The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia. Winners in each category will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Monday 29 August. The Premier’s Science Awards are a keystone in the Western Australian Government’s efforts to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering and…
Beaker Street Festival
Science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania Beaker Street Festival is an annual celebration of science and art in lutruwita/Tasmania. We’ve packed some of the most engaging scientists, compelling ideas, and innovative artworks you’ll find in Australia into a ten-day extravaganza that covers nearly every corner of our beguiling island. From the Festival Hub at the Tasmanian…
Quaffing Quandongs! A cultural cookup at the Transcontinental Hotel
Growing and eating local living foods has been linked to a decrease in allergies. It’s also good for the planet because it helps lighten our carbon footprint. Enjoy a feast of local flavours for your eyes and tastebuds at the Transcontinental Hotel in August, part of illuminart’s Constellation Stories in Light Trail, with a special…
Science in the Scrub
Join us on Sunday 14 August for Science in the Scrub, a free family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands this National Science Week. Learn about the Parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Lizard Log transforms into a pop-up village of scientific delights. Unearth your inner scientist…
Leaders in STEM – Stories of First Nations’ Peoples’ innovation, endeavour, survival and prosperity
Students will participate in a series of activities and listen to stories, working in multi-age groups with their peers. Wurundjeri country, the land on which Keelonith Primary School (Greenvale, Victoria) is situated, is where we learn and play. STEM will be explained in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, reflecting on ideas and…
Stars Over the Park
Embark on an evening of star and planet gazing. Join Dr Luke Barnes from Western Sydney University for an introduction to stargazing and Drew Roberts from Shared Knowledge will share stories of the night sky from a First Nation’s perspective. Sydney City Skywatchers will come in and set up their amazing telescopes to guide you through the…
Sydney Science Trail: Community Saturday at the Australian Museum
The Sydney Science Trail is back this National Science Week. Join us for a family-friendly science festival at the Australian Museum. See spectacular science demonstrations, hear about climate change solutions from Dr Karl, expand your understanding of First Nations tools and technologies and get your giggle on with silly science. Wildlife-loving children can meet furry…