Topic: Mathematics

Dr Karl\’s National Science Week Comedy Hour

Australia’s favourite science voice has conquered radio, TV, the lecture hall, and is now turning his sights towards the comedy stage!Heard weekly on triple j popularising science, a veteran of the Midday Show, Good Morning Australia, the Today Show, and Sunrise, and proud author of (so far) 47 books, the only thing that matches his prodigious output is his endless enthusiasm…

My Science Rulz, Your Science Droolz

Join us for a fun night of science and cheeky debate between four teams representing different types of exciting STEM fields: chemistry, marine biology and biomedical science will battle it out against last year’s winner and defending champion, mathematics. Each team will make their case as to why their science is the best while making…

Through the Looking Glass

Inspiring Australia Queensland is proud to present an immersive online program of experiments, activities, science vlogs and more In celebration of National Science Week and the school theme Glass: More than meets the eye, the Queensland National Science Week Committee will reignite the Inspiring Australia Queensland website to deliver an immersive online experience that teaches…

STEMfit Roadshow

This roadshow will expose children to maths by using physical activity. Using sports science technology, children will learn about their body e.g. the relationships with breathing and heart rate with movement. A professional videographer will accompany the visits and a short film about the program will be launched on social media on 16 August.

National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip

For National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel from Brisbane to Perth, delivering engaging presentations, hands-on activities, quizzes and more. The nature of dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries of the Universe, and Australia is a key player in the quest to figure it out. Dark matter accounts for 84% of all the matter in the…

Glass is Everywhere

Glass will be the focus of National Science Week at Wellington Community Children’s Centre this year. We will examine the large array of glass items and have a hands on display. The educators at our preschool will run experiments each day, explaining the wonder of science.  

University of Newcastle National Science Week Expo

Come and celebrate National Science Week with us at the University of Newcastle. Our Brennan Room will be filled with interactive activities run by staff members from the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. Try out a lie detector, some glass investigation, science experiments, and more. It is free to attend, and we can’t wait…

Whole School Marble Run Challenge Day

The Marble Run Challenge day will run for one whole day and include students from Kinder through to Year 6. The day will include an introduction to glass and marbles followed by viewing and discussing examples of marble runs. Students will then work in small groups within their stage to design and create a marble…