Little Explorers Science workshops will involve our small but mighty learners exploring the different investigative skills through the use of science. Our workshops will run for a full week, giving each child the opportunity to participate. The week will include multiple engaging and hand-on activities that make the children hypothesis and discover their answers through…
Topic: Mathematics
Engineering with Scitech in the city
Want to be a part of engineering experiments during National Science Week? Engineers Australia is collaborating with Scitech to run activities in the Allendale Square lobby from Monday. See if your aeronautical skills “take off or tank” at the Laminar Flow Table and if your structural design skills “stack up or down” at the…
Phenomenal Flight
Objective: To design or adapt an animal species where flight might help the extinct or endangered animal to thrive and survive in our ever-changing world. Students will study various animals, focusing on their anatomy, flight mechanics, and environmental status (endangered/extinct). Students will observe and sketch animals in our local environment, noting habitat, flight patterns and…
Infinity Mathematics Workshop – Sydney Mathematical Research Institute
National Science Week High School Workshops Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) will host two National Science Week after-school workshops for high school students at the University of Sydney. These are aimed at students from years 8-11 with a keen interest in mathematics. Infinity mathematics workshop In this workshop, we will have a deeper look into…
Zeros – Sydney Mathematical Research Institute Public Lecture
Have you ever wondered what makes mathematicians excited about seemingly dreary tasks, such as solving equations? In the old days, mathematicians would compete in equation solving, with their reputation, money, and jobs at stake. More than once, they invented new kinds of numbers just so they could solve more equations. This intense passion and dedication…
Kelmscott SHS – Science Night 2024
Come join the fun! Kelmscott Senior High School is hosting its annual community event for National Science Week. This year’s event theme showcases how science and technology can help protect species around the world and restore biodiversity to our planet. This Science Night includes activities such as science demonstrations, experiments, guest speakers, and interactive exhibits…
National Science Week Family Activities
On Wednesday the 14th of August, students will be coming to school in science dress up. They can come dressed as a scientist, a STEM career (engineer, vet, doctor, science teacher) or as an animal to match this year’s theme. We would love for teachers to join in dressing up as well. On Wednesday we…
National Science Week Trivia
National Science Week Trivia is the themed trivia for DISR’s fortnightly trivia. Three rounds of questions all based around science. Come along to improve your science knowledge, challenge your colleagues and have ultimate bragging rights across the department.
Salon After D’Arc – Trial and Error
From Mary Anning’s Jurassic fossil discoveries to Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to uncovering the structure of DNA, women have led significant contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for centuries. This National Science Week, dive into the profound revelations and accidental discoveries in the world of STEM with award-winning Australian environmentalist Tanya Ha. Hear from…
National Science Week Spectacular
Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in Science fun, culminating in a day of Science Activities for the whole school. An outline of the week is as follows: Tuesday 13th August – Science activity at recess for Years Prep -2 in the STEM Room – Making your own fossil. Wednesday 14th August – Science activity…