Young children are naturally curious and passionate about learning. They explore, question and experiment as they discover and wonder about everything around them. This makes science a wonderful complement to a child’s curiosity, and National Science Week offers many opportunities for young scientists to learn and explore.
One such event that allows little learners to celebrate Science Week is the family friendly foray into the fabulous field of fungi! This event will be hosted by the Adelaide Hills Science Hub thanks to funding from Inspiring Australia, and caters specifically to the 1-5 years age group.
Fantastic fungi events will be held in two separate locations:
Fungi of the Adelaide Hills – Mt Crawford Family Friendly Event – Mt Crawford Forest, SA. Saturday 18 August 1pm – 3pm
Fungi of the Adelaide Hills – Meadows Family Friendly Event – Meadows, SA. Sunday 19 August 12pm – 2pm
All around the country, there are lots of other opportunities for little scientists to get involved throughout Science Week. Go to events on the Science Week website to find those near you, such as:
Crazy Chemistry Showat Sydenham Library – Taylors Lakes, VIC. 4pm – 5pm, Tuesday 14 August
Science Shows for Childcare – Amaroo, ACT. 12.30pm – 1.30pm, Tuesday 14 August
Future Makers – Atherton, QLD. 6pm – 7pm, Tuesday 14 August
Dinosaur Discovery – Junior Science Workshop – Albany, WA. 10.30am – 11.30am, Wednesday 15 August
Story Time – Darwin, NT. 10am – 11am, Wednesday 15 August (plus other times and locations)
Kitchen Science Story Time – Wagga Wagga, NSW. 10.30am – 11.30am, Wednesday 15 August (and also 17 August)
Make and Use Solar Ovens Out of Pizza Boxes – Lowanna, NSW. 10am – 1pm, Thursday 16 August
Peel Zoo Hands-on Science Show! – Pinjarra, WA. 1pm – 2pm, Sunday 19 August
Dinosaur Discovery – Junior Science Workshop – Albany, WA. 10.30am – 11.30am, Wednesday 15 August
Free Gemstone Dig – Blair Athol, SA. Daily from 9am – 5pm until Saturday 19 August
Little Bang Discovery Club: Prospect Library – Nailworth, SA. Daily from 2pm – 5pm until Saturday 19 August
