What do a space station, a falling cat, and a springboard diver have in common? They are in free fall. But in contrast to a falling rock, they all have the ability to reorient themselves whilst they are falling. In this talk, we’ll explore the principles behind this phenomenon. The mathematics underpinning the reorientation uses…
Topic: Mathematics
Science Play Matters at Ravizza Playtime
Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup at Hambledon House Community Centre, Cairns. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old and will have low-sensory activity options. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for…
Science Play Matters at Start Healthy Playgroup
Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup at Hambledon House Community Centre, Cairns. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old and will have low-sensory activity options. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for…
Infinity Mathematics Workshop
In this workshop, we will have a deeper look into counting to infinity and try to figure out if all infinities are equal or one thing can be more infinite than another one. We will explore the mathematics of infinity through discussion and solving problems. This event will be presented by University of Sydney mathematician,…
Twist and Turn: The arithmetic of ropes
In this activity, we take a mathematical spin on tangling and untangling. We will consider a situation where we have two ropes and apply two possible operations: a twist and a turn. In this simple setup, we can create deceivingly complex tangles, but can we untangle them using the same two operations? We will answer…
Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country
Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that supports…
Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country
Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that supports…
Bininj Business Mob – Innovations on Country
Students of Nawarddeken Academy and the communities of Mamadawerre, Manmoyi and Kabulwarnamyo are looking forward to doing a deep dive to learn more about STEM careers on Country. Set within the Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area, students and community members are invited to join in the learning and build their skills and share their existing knowledge in innovations that supports…
Bradshaw School Science Fair
After hours school community event loaded with hands on experiences to ignite curiosity in science.
Durack School Power-Up Science Fair
Our whole-school Pre School – Year 6 Power-Up Science Fair will be held over 2 days. Teachers & students will rotate through engaging, experimentational, informational and hands-on stations exploring various science areas. Stations will include: animal husbandry agriculture in our school farm produce sweetness testing & tasting solar energy solar powered devices rubber band energy…