A jam-packed 60-minute show of big WOW science madness! There are giant smoke vortices, levitating beach balls, flying toilet paper, flour fireballs, hair-raising electricity, and lots of learning! Our show is all about air, electricity & fire! Air is invisible, odourless, all around, takes up space, and exerts a pressure. It can also be used…
Topic: Physics
VR Explorer – Explore the space with Mission ISS
Want to be an astronaut for a day? Come join us for “VR Explorer: Explore the Space with Mission ISS”! Put on a special VR headset and take a fun trip to space without leaving the ground! You’ll visit the International Space Station, float like you’re in zero gravity, and see how astronauts live, eat,…
Science and Engineering Challenge
Are you a girl dreaming of becoming an engineer but feel you lack the same opportunities as boys? We’re here to fix that. Engineering is about creativity and innovation where everyone should be equal. Join us at Mitcham during Science Week for a day filled with science, engineering, and excitement, exploring design and problem-solving ideas…
Cosmic Quest: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe!
This year for National Science Week, we will be running an engaging week-long event called Cosmic Quest: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe. During this event, our Year 7-9 students will present an interactive science show exploring the wonders of the cosmos. They will demonstrate concepts such as astronomy, light spectra, gravity, and programming space rovers…
SciFest 2025: Careers in STEM panel
The Careers in STEM panel is a 60-minute online session is designed for students exploring career pathways and future opportunities in STEM fields. During the session, participants will have the chance to hear from professionals working in various STEM industries about their journey into STEM. You will have the opportunity to ask questions in the Q&A and…
Scientific Photography Competition: Everyone’s a Scientist
As big as a rainbow, or as little as a ripple in a puddle – science is everywhere! The Adelaide Optics Chapter invites the public to participate in our Scientific Photography Competition. With $800 in prizes to be won, we would love to see images you capture of science in action. Each submission shall be…
St Anthony’s School Science Spectacular
To celebrate National Science Week, St Anthony’s Primary School will host a Science Spectacular. This event will allow students to showcase their interest in all things scientific by presenting a demonstration or experiment of their choosing. Families, local pre-schools, community members and local high school students will be invited to participate and view experiments. Students…
St Euphemia College-Science Week 2025
This Science Week, our school is diving into the amazing theme “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.” Get ready to become space detectives, math magicians, and quantum explorers as we uncover the secret codes behind how our world works! We’ll kick off the week with a mind-blowing Science Show where…
Hands-on geoscience interative Activities
An interactive activity program, designed specifically for children aged 6 to 12 years old. This is a 30-minutes hands-on geoscience session. Activities will focus on opals and their unique characteristics, including their luminescence, porosity and fire. Participants will use materials such as a UV torch to explore minerals, with a focus on opals from around…
Learn to geolocate opals with their luminescence !
Through this 30-minute presentation, you will learn the interaction between light and opal that creates their unique play of colour and luminescence. Misha, a physicist, or Valentine, a gemmologist specialised in opals, will reveal the secrets behind this phenomenon. By the end of this presentation you will be able to geo-locate most opals. This event…