Drop-in to Glen Street Library every Tuesday afternoon during Term 3 to try out a range of out interactive STEM kits. This is a drop-in space for parents and children to test and explore our STEM technology together, including Ozobots, BOSON, dots, dash and more. No prior experience required. Aimed at ages 8 to 12…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Teaching in a Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Inspire Action
We are teaching in a climate and biodiversity crisis. How can you incorporate more authentic learning experiences into your teaching to inspire action? Join us for an evening of professional development. Learn from classroom teachers, museum education professionals and environmental advocates. Discover how teachers are developing opportunities to inspire solutions and action for a sustainable…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At HIVE family day you can meet: Alex Paton (She/Her) Zoology & Invasive Species Heath Dimsey (He/Him) Mathematical Chemistry Jasmine Peterson (She/Her) Graphs, maths and data Sophie Young (She/Her) …
Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …
Robots and Coding Workshop
Learn how to code a robot in this 90-minute hands on workshop. Find out how robots move, sense their environment and ‘think’. Challenge yourself to guide a mBot through various obstacles. This immersive workshop is tailored for adult and child collaborative work. Dive into the world of robotics, designing and creating code to transform a…
Energy is a Superpower Workshop
Harness the power of electrical energy and explore the science of lightning in this STEM workshop. Girls and non-binary people aged 10 to 12 are invited to learn about electricity and sustainability. You’ll explore circuits, view a Lightning Theatre show, and meet with a female STEM expert. Then, you’ll create your own light-up creating card with paper…
Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. Join us at Forrest Hall to see, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. Show…
Let’s Get Experimental! STEM Birds
Glenroy Neighbourhood House will host STEM Birds to get children aged 10 years of age and up, creating 3D designs with Tinkercad programming.
Royal Queensland Show, Ekka
National Science Week at the Ekka! Ekka’s Learning Trail Join Ekka’s agronomist Rhondda and her Farmyard Friends on the Ekka’s Learning Trail. This is a self-guided tour showcasing agricultural education learning experiences with a specific focus on AgTech and the science behind food and fibres. The Learning Trail Passport and Teacher’s Guide make the connection…
Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond
Discover how Australia’s location and expertise give us a unique advantage in space with a visit to the exhibition Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond at Redcliffe Museum. Use a virtual telescope to ‘link up’ with iconic deep space missions that Australia supports, or discover how satellites allow over-the-horizon communications in a laser-based puzzle…