Teachers’ children and parents will have the opportunity to explore the properties of glass and light and how it is used in the world around us. Children will explore states of matter and properties of glass and light this will include STEM concepts such as learning the concepts of reflection and refraction learn about the…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
National Science Quiz
Join us for a fantastic night of science and fun with The National Science Quiz. Hosted by Charlie Pickering from ABC-TV’s The Weekly and joined by some of Australia’s top scientists with our special guest team captains, comedian Lawrence Leung and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne, each team will battle it out for the honour…
Canberra Kids SecuriDay 2022
Kids SecuriDay is back in Canberra for another fantastic event. Kids SecuriDay is all about introducing youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. Our August event is part of National Science Week and will be in-person, and will align with the National Science Week schools theme Glass: More than meets the eye….
Pichi Richi Steam Train Ride and Steam Engine Depot Demonstration
Watch a special educational demonstration of the old steam engine at the Quorn depot especially for National Science Week. Pichi Richi Railway operate multiple services. The locomotive in the picture, NM25 is an original Ghan engine and has returned to service after maintenance at the start of this year. You can enjoy a full-day or…
Conversational Candle Making
Make & take home a 100g candle tin with lid. Choose your wick, pick a fragrance, add some embellishment and learn important candle care tips from your entrepeneur Molly from Grace & Rose Candles. Learn about the differences between paraffin and soy wax candles and the health benefits of choosing the right ingredients for your…
Koi Fish Kites and Botanical Prints Workshop
In this cultural workshop young people can engage with local Artists and learn new techniques to make Koi Fish kites and botanical prints. Come to both sessions or just one. You will get to see your work on display in an exhibition. You can choose to stay all day in Barmera’s beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy…
Moonta Mines Museum Celebrates Copper: A complex processing demonstration
To celebrate National Science Week at Moonta Mines Museum, you will be treated to a special interactive and participatory copper processing demonstration. The Moonta Mines historically used a method called Cementation, which means an acid extraction of copper from carbonate and residual low-level copper ores. This fascinating demonstration with our geochemist will take place in…
Rivergum Cruises Educational Dining Experience
Join your hosts, James and Sandra, on their brand new boat ‘Qatar’ for a relaxing cruise up or down the Murray River enjoying the quiet, smooth waters around Waikerie. Get up close and personal with nature and see the unique bird life, native flora and local fauna while gliding past the 100 foot majestic limestone…
Schools BioQuest
In the age of information & digital technology, photos can be more than just nice pictures of wildlife to collect; they can be a measure of species diversity, an indicator of habitat disruption & a positive tool to verify regeneration. QuestaGame empowers students around the world to help our native wildlife. To start, all they…
VR Families for National Science Week
Join us for a hands-on virtual reality experience in National Science Week. This family friendly event enables children and their carer to work together to experience virtual reality. You will develop understanding and creativity with virtual reality in a fun shared experience. No previous experience required. Suitable for ages 8 and over. Liverpool City Library…