Calling all Ken Behrens! Having somewhat recovered from the ‘excitement’ of a territory-wide lockdown being announced right as the official launch for National Science Week kicked off, we are excited to share many of the postponed events coming up in the ACT. Many event-holders have adapted their events to take place online. Events that are…
Month: August 2021
Postponed Events in the Top End
For those in the Top End, the National Science Week fun hasn’t ended! In response to the last minute lockdown during National Science Week, many events in the Northern Territory were postponed. Luckily, they are now able to go ahead — subject to any further changes to COVID-19 restrictions. Here are some of the re-scheduled National Science…
That’s a Wrap for National Science Week 2021!
As they say, all good things must come to an end. National Science Week 2021 officially* came to a close on Sunday, rounding out an action-packed 9 days of science fun which included an incredible 1664 registered events taking place across the country. *We say officially, because despite the formal end date of August 22,…
DIY Science: Chocolate Rocks
What you need: chocolate melts* (milk and white) 3 microwave safe containers and a microwave metal spoon, toothpick, sharp knife, chopping board *melts are made from compound chocolate, not real chocolate. Real chocolate can be used for this activity but it may not set as well as it needs to be ‘tempered’ in order to…
What’s on for the final weekend of National Science Week?
It’s hard to believe we already find ourselves on the home stretch of National Science Week 2021 🙁 But before we officially sign off for another year, we still have one more weekend which is jam-packed with incredible science-based content for you to enjoy, so make sure you dig in! Wherever you are around the…
DIY Science: Bouncy Eggs
What you need: 6 eggs and a container large enough to hold the eggs (with a lid or plastic film to cover the container) white vinegar, 2 litres 5 cups food colouring in 4 colours What to do: This activity will take 3 days to complete. It is messy and best done near a sink….
Arts + Science Showcase
Maybe you see yourself as someone who is more into Art than Science – you like the idea of picking up a paintbrush more than looking through a microscope, or perhaps you prefer immersing yourself in amazing music compositions rather than conducting a field survey? Well we have some good news – there is still…
DIY Science: Periodic Table Biscuits
What you need: a copy of the periodic table of the elements square or rectangular plain biscuits fondant icing, with a di fferent colour for each group of elements in the periodic table rolling pin, ruler, sharp knife, water, pastry brush writing icing What to do: Roll out the fondant icing to about 3 mm thick….
DIY Science: Rolling Camera Shutter
What you need: a camera phone a fidget spinner, a fan, or an aeroplane propeller What to do: Try taking a video of a rotating fidget spinner using your phone Compare recording in portrait and landscape. If you don’t notice anything weird happening, try spinning the fidget spinner faster and videoing in the sunlight. What’s…
Dive Into Marine Science
The ocean is our planet’s largest ecosystem. It stabilizes climate, stores carbon, nurtures biodiversity, and directly supports human well-being through food and energy resources, as well as by providing cultural and recreational services. 2021 is the first year of United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The Ocean Decade is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…