Sydney Science Festival is an exciting and accessible program of science events presented by Powerhouse Museum in August. It aims to inspire curiosity about what science is capable of – and criticism too – in a series of interactive performances, talks and exhibits across the city. This year’s festival theme Trace explores the many marks…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Carlton Gardens Primary School Goes to Mars
Students will explore the challenges and possibilities of colonising the red planet. Through engaging activities, each grade level tackles different aspects of Mars colonisation: Prep: Sorting and designing storage vessels for essential items needed on Mars. Year 1: Creating 3D models of Mars and recording sounds to understand its unique atmosphere. Year 2: Simulating Martian…
Science Explorers: Unleashing Curiosity
Cobram High school students are bringing their scientific expertise to the surrounding primary school community. The Science Spectacular is an interactive and educational experience that aims to ignite curiosity, inspire young minds, and foster a love for science among primary school students. During this event, the students will showcase a wide array of captivating science experiments,…
St Anthony’s Science Extravaganza
Our primary school students will host an open night, showcasing various investigations, experiments and projects from the Earth and Space Science strand of the Science Curriculum e.g erupting volcanoes, Sun, Earth and Moon orreries and interactive water cycle displays. We will have local organisations showcasing the integration of science in their work e.g. animal rescue,…
Make it Place: Family space ‘craft’
Join us for our next family-fun craft making session QVMAG on Saturday 19 August in celebration of National Science Week. No booking required.
Exploring Boonwurrung Seasons
Explorers Brighton East is on Boonwurrung land in the eastern Kulin nations. During National Science Week we will be learning about the six Boonwurrung seasons from Jaeden Williams, founder of Biik Bundjil. During his workshop with our four year old kinder children (AKA the Red Gums) Jaeden will invite the children to join with him…
Explore the Night Sky at Stockport Observatory
A free astronomical viewing night for 50-70 invited community members of the City of Playford. The Astronomical Society of SA will provide a variety of telescopes and operators with which to view the night sky; information sessions; activities suitable for children, a tour of the main dome; laser-guided tours of the night sky. Explanations of…
St Clare’s STEM Extravaganza
Our STEM Extravaganza will run all day involving students from Prep to Year 6 working in mixed aged groups. The day will involve a rotation of engaging, hands-on activities designed to promote critical and creative thinking about this year’s theme – Innovation: Powering future industries. We have partnered with Canegrowers Tully, who will showcase how…
Ballarat Observatory Tour
Bring the whole family to learn about the wonders of astronomy at the Ballarat Observatory this National Science Week. Enjoy and Observatory tour, launch water rockets and check out the camera obscura – fun for all the family.
Ave Maria Kindergarten Science Week
Children will be immersing in National Science Week activities. Different classes will be engaging in different activities during their time at kinder.