This National Science Week join us to hear award-winning author, Mark Greenwood, read his new book, Lucky’s Star. Lucky’s Star explores the fascinating true story of the meteorite that landed in Murchison, Victoria in 1969. The pieces of space rock that were discovered provided clues about the origins of life on Earth. You’ll also be…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Unley Primary School Science Expo
The UPS Science Expo invites the wider school community to come and see our showcase of student work across the fields of Earth & Space Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Our school Sports Arts Centre will be filled with excitement and wonder, as parents and students enjoy the showcase of some of the science work…
National Science Week Storytime!
Come and Celebrate National Science Week with us and enjoy an interactive session about recycling through story, song and music, for children aged 0 to 5 and their families.
Spreadsheet Champions – Screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival
Six young people from around the globe channel their dreams into a competition with a difference: a test of their elite mastery of Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel as a competitive sport might sound like a range error – but for quirky US child prodigy Mason, laidback Queensland teen Braydon and extroverted Guatemalan would-be YouTuber Carmina,…
Browsing Beyond the Berowra Bush
What is out there beyond the Berowra Bush? Let’s embark on the journey to discover the hidden language of the universe. – Kindergarten will embark on a journey to learn about the Weather in a fun experiment looking at how tornado is formed. Kindergarten will also learn about who we can harness nature’s energy in…
Science Week Engagement Activities
Led by myself with assistance by the Nanango state high school science ambassadors we will conduct a series of mini lunch time science experiments and short quizzes in daily notices. We will conduct the following throughout the week: 1. short science quizzes & interesting facts about science in daily notices 2. science scavenger hunt 3….
STEMx Networking: For women and gender diverse humans
You’re invited to attend Science Gallery Melbourne’s STEMx Networking event – supported by BASF. This event supports diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields by focusing on bringing together women and gender-diverse people. In a speed-meeting setting, you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with others working in STEM in direct conversation. We’re welcoming people…
STEM Corner at Glen Street Library
Drop-in to Glen Street Library every Monday afternoon during Term 3 to try out a range of our interactive STEM equipment. This is a drop-in space for parents and children to test and explore our STEM technology together, including Ozobots, Edison V3s, Sphero Minis, a Space Roo-ver Jr (J.U.M.P.) robot and more. No prior experience…
PECAN+ Capture The Flag – Cyber Security Competition
Are you a problem-solver and team player? Curious about computing, cyber security and digital skills? PECAN+ is an exciting, national Capture The Flag (CTF)-style cyber security competition for high school-aged competitors in years 10-12. Compete against teams across the country to solve cyber challenges and uncover digital “flags” across topics including: cryptography; digital forensics, OSINT,…
2025 Science Fair
Starr’s Planetarium Dome Shows Tycho Goes To Mars 10am – 11am, suitable for ages 5+ Join Tycho as he searches for water on cold, dusty Mars. Luckily, he meets Oppy, the NASA rover, who can help him explore! Bookings essential The Great Solar System Adventure 11am – 12pm, suitable for ages 7+ Join showman extraordinaire…