Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to (virtually) attend our public observing night during National Science Week. Come and see the craters of the Moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. On the night attendees will be taken on a ‘tour of the universe’ with talks by astronomers…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Immersive Science IV (SciVR): Science Champions (adults livestream)
The Universe is waiting to be discovered From special global events using dozens of telescopes to daily monitoring of the radio sky in Australia, SciVR will take you on the hunt for things that go boom! We’ll explore the origins of mysterious and energetic phenomena, tracking events as they occur. Dr Rebecca Allen and A/Prof…
At Home Science Scavenger Hunt
As part of National Science Week, InquiBox has developed an at-home science scavenger hunt pack to get the whole family involved in some science fun. Have fun with the sundial, Alexander Graham Bell, cubes, numbers and much more. Our science scavenger hunt resource involves: riddles and puzzles you need to answer/scavenge for at home; details…
COOL AERONAUTICS: A Day in the LIfe of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Join the Cool Aeronautics Team from the RAeS Branch in Perth as they tour the facility to learn about the operational aspects of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). How does the operations centre run and what happens when an emergency call comes in? What do the doctor and nurse do before, during and after…
BYO Telescope Class
If you own a telescope and are having difficulty working out how to use it or if you’re confused about which telescope to buy, this single evening class will help you on your way. Who is this class for? You have a telescope but are not sure how to use it properly. You don’t have…
National Science Week with the Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut has a selection of online science films and videos, DIY science experiments and quizzes that schools can access for free during National Science Week. The resources are great for interdisciplinary activities that combine STEM and German. Most materials are available in German and English. As a highlight during Science Week the documentary feature film “Checker…
YSA Trivia Nights
This National Science Week, the Sydney Chapter of the Young Scientists of Australia will hold three trivia night events. These fun-filled nights will include a range of topics including Hot and Shaky (earth science), Kitchen Chemistry, Reach for the Starts (astronomy), The Digital Revolution (computer science), Things that Go (physics), The Variety of Life (biology)…
YSA Trivia Nights
This National Science Week, the Sydney Chapter of the Young Scientists of Australia will hold three trivia night events. These fun-filled nights will include a range of topics including Hot and Shaky (earth science), Kitchen Chemistry, Reach for the Starts (astronomy), The Digital Revolution (computer science), Things that Go (physics), The Variety of Life (biology)…
YSA Trivia Nights
This National Science Week, the Sydney Chapter of the Young Scientists of Australia will hold three trivia night events. These fun-filled nights will include a range of topics including Hot and Shaky (earth science), Kitchen Chemistry, Reach for the Starts (astronomy), The Digital Revolution (computer science), Things that Go (physics), The Variety of Life (biology)…
Destination Moon & Beyond (Online)
In this special online National Science Week event, Fizzics Education and SciScouts will present Destination Moon & Beyond, 1-2pm AEST on Saturday 15 August. From trajectories & orbits to rocketry & materials science, we’ll explore current and future space programs, operations and missions, and learn about the technology needed to get astronauts safely into space….