Have you ever wanted to explore making games for science education? Share knowledge of your favourite scientific field through your own game. This is a great time to put your thinking cap on and make a game with scientific meaning. This Game Jam will run over the weekend both on site and online. On day…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Family Science Day at Hive
The inaugural Family Science Day at Hive will showcase all the amazing science activities Hive has on offer plus more. With a focus on the schools theme of Glass: More than meets the eye, there will be extra planetarium shows, mini-workshops and new science centre activities. Planetarium In addition to regular planetarium shows, Capturing the…
Quandong Bush Tucker Festival in Quorn
The inaugural Quandong Festival is a unique celebration of native foods on Nukunu and Adnyamathanha land in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Join passionate Australians exploring how to grow, use and incorporate these foods into business and community and share your passion for native foods with the market. Native food expert, author and educator,…
Quorn Walking Tours: Exploring Goyder’s Line
Enjoy a unique outback heritage learning experience with local guide Jacinta Hannigan that connects with illuminart’s Constellation Stories in Light Trail. By booking only. Come and join your local tour guide Jacinta at the historic Quorn Courthouse for an hour-long journey back in time. This historic building now home to the Quorn and District Local History…
Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum Guided Tours
Investigate three heritage buildings in Wallaroo with your guide: the former Wallaroo Post Office which is now the Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum; then the old Wallaroo Police Station, where you will see the cell where Elizabeth Woodcock was held before she was transferred to Adelaide Gaol; and the Copper Coast Hotel. You will also…
Traditional Knowledge in the Primary School Curriculum: Fish Traps
From 2020-25, Milkwood Steiner School’s Strategic Plan committed to developing a Primary School curriculum that incorporates Indigenous Knowledge into all learning areas. As best practice, this work is being led by Aboriginal Elders as guest teachers, working alongside our class teachers every week in the school. This project increases awareness and understanding of the central…
Inner West Brick Fair
Spark your love of STEM by seeing over 20 Master Builders showcasing their amazing creations. Once inspired, children cam make their own creations in the brick pit play area or just have fun on the lumping castle, learn chemistry through slime making & relax with kid’s craft. Food and refreshments available, including sausages, burgers, gozleme…
Science is Child’s Play – Community Science Night at Hawthorndene Kindergarten
Hawthorndene Kindergarten hosts Science is Child’s Play – Community Science Night, on Friday 26 August. The official opening will be at 6:30pm for the local community and beyond, with closing at 8:30pm. We believe that supporting children to engage with science at a young age, fosters their interest and questions about how to improve their…
iDig Discovery
Come along and discover tropical Megafauna and explore digital models of fossils. There will be student presentations and displays of their iDig Discovery projects as part of Project iDig. The event is open to students, their families and teachers. The event aims to inspire and support young people to become interested in STEM careers in…
Quorn Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…