Science Night at the Museum is a science fair run at the Museum of the Goldfields each year over National Science Week. The event showcases what mining companies, the council and other organisations in the region are doing. The objective of this program is to encourage an interest in science among the public and encourage…
Topic: Mining and Industry
Jingili Science Expo and Science Fair
Jingili’s Science Fair is a longstanding tradition at our school and involves students from Preschool to Year 6 participating. It has evolved over time and includes a science expo, where experts from the community come in to showcase science in the real world, which is then transferred to students being the experts where they showcase…
World of Drones and Robotics Congress 2021
The 5th World of Drones and Robotics Congress will be the largest drone and robotics application Congress in the Asia Pacific region. In 2020, during peak Covid-19, the congress was successfully presented to some 800 physical in-person and virtual delegates. Half the attendees came in-person. Delegates from America to Zimbabwe attended. Abstract Submissions Submit an…
TERN Science Impact Infographic
TERN delivers quality, model-ready data on critical Australian ecosystem parameters. Researchers here and across the world are using TERN’s data, tools and expertise to better understand the environment and how it is changing. To celebrate National Science Week, this infographic showcases some of the impact TERN’s research infrastructure has enabled. There are more TERN research impact stories online.
Young Tassie Scientists – Virtual Visit to Woodbridge School (Year 10)
The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…
Hope Vale interactive Periodic Table display unveiling
The Hope Vale Periodic Table display supports the Science program Years 4-6 Chemistry Unit that is part of the Class domain of the 6C Education Model developed by Good to Great Schools Australia. The cabinet is a replica of the periodic table standing 2.4 metres long, 1.7 metres high with each element represented by a…
Online Science Olympiad
We are organising an Online Science Olympiad for students from Years 2 – 9. The quiz will include questions from a variety of scientific field to assess as well as motivate students to get involved and develop a scientific acumen in the younger generation. Each student will be given an appreciation certificate.
The Science Of Tunnelling
National Science Week’s ‘Deep Blue’ theme, we are encouraging you, not only to think about what’s in our oceans and rivers, but also, the future of travelling underneath them. We have created two 90 minute online classes for ages 8-12 years old ready for you to dive into The Science of Tunnelling. You will have the opportunity to explore…
Cochlear Aurora Science Photo Contest
Flinders University’s annual Cochlear Aurora Photo Science Contest is providing girls with an opportunity to learn the science behind natural phenomena and enabling reflection on the interface between art and science. The contest was established five years ago with the aim to inspire more girls towards futures in science. The contest offers cash prizes to South…
GPlates x Digital Directory: re-linking people with earth system science in an opportune moment of pause
COVID-19 has stimulated both major behavioural change during lockdown; and new thoughts, experiments and even dreams as many of our human-created systems have come to a raging halt. As the traffic dims, we have the opportunity to ‘remind ourselves that we are embedded in a more-than-human world — and have some fun along the way…