Would you take a lie detector test with a room full of strangers? And would you tell the truth? Are you up for the multi-award-winning new social experiment from techno-trouble makers Counterpilot? Using real biometric sensors and live voting systems, Truthmachine seeks out truth in a world of fake news and alternative facts. The polygraph machine used…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Truthmachine Workshop
A workshop in which the lead creatives of Truthmachine by Counterpilot from the Darwin Festival invite you into the Jury Muster Room at the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory to learn about the science behind lie-detector machines and lie detecting methodologies. Learn about the science that goes into making theatre in this one hour, free…
Would I Lie To You? by Superstars of STEM and Science in the Pub Adelaide
Would I lie to you? You can trust the science, but can you trust the scientist? This fun and informative Big Science Adelaide event is brought to you by the minds behind the successful “Tall Tales of Science”. In this game show-style evening, two teams of experts from the STA’s Superstars of STEM program will…
Sphero Robotics Mini Golf Competition
Students will engage in a fun learning experience, programming Sphero robots using Scratch and Java, to manoeuvre their robots around a student-built table-top golf course, complete with holes, mazes and obstacles. The golf competition will be set up in the Technology Room, accessible to all students from Prep to Year 6 and integrated into the…
A Day of Science at Walkerville
Walkerville Library are running a special Saturday session to celebrate National Science Week, children are invited to participate in many activities. Virtual Reality 10am – 1pm Are you a Gourmet Chef or just love food? Come and enjoy some food based VR games. Children aged 8+. Free, no bookings. Sustainability Workshop 10am – 11am In…
AG Academy
AG Academy brings the farm to the whole of school via incursion. Students will have opportunity to talk to and ask questions of an agricultural industry professional about their chosen career, such as their daily activities and how they became interested in their field. Next Level Engagement AG Academy then brings next level engagement about…
Towards Zero Waste
Ever wondered where all those lids that you collected for recycling go? Join us for an evening with Adz from Zero Plastics Australia and learn more about reducing waste and innovative, creative ways to re-purpose and reuse plastics. Every participant will be able to make a product out of recycled plastic. Find out more about…
Yolla District School Science Evening
Join Yolla District School in celebrating National Science Week and come along for our science evening in which we will celebrate all the amazing science that is happening across our school. Parents and students will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on experiences including trying the STEM equipment that is available to…
National Science Quiz – LIVE
Want to be part of the audience for the recording of the 2021 National Science Quiz? Well, this is your chance. Charlie Pickering, of ABC’s The Weekly Program, is the host and he will quiz two teams of scientists and science communicators including Professor Alan Duffy, Professor Jared Cole, Dr Jen Martin, Alanta Colley, Catriona…
Girls Day Out in STEM Challenge: The Great Machine Learning Bake-off!
A Recipe for STEM fun. Girls Day Out in STEM is designing food differently this National Science Week: Food: Different by Design. Join us for our challenge: The Great Machine Learning Bake-off. Register: Get access to the SECRET recipes (ask for your parent’s permission first) Prepare: Reach out to your friends and family to form…