Fitzgerald State School is thrilled to announce its upcoming Science Week Showcase, celebrating the awe-inspiring wonders of the universe through hands-on activities that highlight the hidden languages of nature. From the 11 to 15 August, the school will host a variety of engaging science activities across all year levels, fostering curiosity and excitement for the world…
Topic: Physics
2025 Secondary Science Teachers’ Conference – Change Agents: Inspiring Science Education (CAISE)
Join us for a day of professional development and expert-led sessions designed to support and inspire science educators across NSW. With a strong emphasis on implementing the new syllabi and delivering inquiry-based learning, the program blends research-backed strategies with hands-on workshops and practical classroom resources. Across three workshop blocks and a compelling keynote, participants will…
How Snowy 2.0 Unearthed an ancient mystery – Snowy STEM Academy
When digging a tunnel for the Snowy 2.0 project, one of the last things you might expect to find is a coral reef! This hands-on experience gets students involved in unearthing the mysteries within the Earth’s crust. Geology and geotechnology are integral in the designing and building of infrastructure, and by decoding the layers of…
Our Invisible Universe – the National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip at the Australian Space Discovery Centre
What do neutrinos, bananas and an underground gold mine in Victoria have in common? They are all helping us to chase down dark matter… one of the most mysterious substances in our universe! Scientific research tells us that almost 85% of the known universe is full of invisible ‘stuff’, known as dark matter. This hands-on…
Nature’s Hidden Code – Discovering Patterns in the Universe with St. Angela of the Cross
Science Week 2025: Patterns & Codes in Nature This year, students across all year levels will explore the amazing patterns and hidden codes in the natural world. Through hands-on activities linked to physics, maths, and biology, students will discover how nature organises itself—from the symmetry of butterflies to the spirals of sunflowers and the complexity…
Quantum Connections – Exploring Our Entangled Futures
Join renowned quantum physicist and popular children’s author Chris Ferrie who will be sharing his remarkable insights into all things Quantum. You’ll also hear from UniSQ about their exciting Quantum 2032 project that aims to precisely measure forces to prevent injury in young athletes in preparation for the Olympics. Brisbane South State Secondary College students…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night @ James Cook University
Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and hands-on learning at Engineer the Future, a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 7–9! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by FNQ STEM Hub, this event offers young minds the chance to explore the world of engineering through building…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night at Central Queensland University
Join us for an exciting evening of innovation and hands-on learning at Engineer the Future, a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 7–9! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by GHD and FNQ STEM Hub, this event offers young minds the chance to explore the world of engineering…
Engineer the Future – Free STEM night @ James Cook University
Get ready for an evening packed with creativity, curiosity, and hands-on fun at Engineer the Future – a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 3 to 5! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by FNQ STEM Hub, this exciting event will feature engaging activities such as the Egg…
Sphero Olympics – Coding, creativity and competition
Ready, Set, Code! Welcome to the Sphero Olympics! Get ready to roll into action with the Sphero Olympics—where coding meets competition! In this exciting event, students become robot coaches, programming their Sphero BOLT robots to race, dodge, spin, and score through a series of Olympic-style challenges. Think robot races, obstacle courses, bowling with bots, and…