Category: Science Week News

Do you love a day at the beach? Are you fascinated by the ocean and the creatures that call it home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then National Science Week has got some events for you! The world’s oceans affect the lives of every organism on the planet, but most of…

What you need: Large clear jar with straight sides and a lid A few large beans or marbles Lentils or rice What to do: Place a few large beans or marbles in the jar. Add lentils or rice to the jar until it is about half full. Place the lid on the jar and make…

There’s more to libraries than just books. Are you someone that enjoys listening to a story or two? Or someone who enjoys sitting down with a good book? Well, good news! During National Science Week, libraries across the country will be hosting events that combine storytelling and science. There are plenty of fun events to…

What you need: Small saucepan, spoon and stove top ¼ cup tapioca flour* ¼ cup cold tap water 1 tablespoon sugar 4 drops food colouring ¼ teaspoon citric acid (available in the baking aisle) *Available at some supermarkets and Asian grocers. Corn-flour or potato starch can be substituted but the slime will not be as…

What you need: Empty bottle Pen lid What to do What to do: Place the bottle on its side and place the pen lid half inside the neck of the bottle. Make sure the hole in the lid is facing the inside of the bottle. Challenge a friend to blow the pen lid into the…

What you need: 5-10 Australian coins of the same value (pictured here are $1 coins, but any round coins will do) Cardboard, paper towel, a pencil and scissors 5-10 zinc-plated metal washers (similar size to the coins) Cup or small bowl of water A few teaspoons of salt and a teaspoon A splash of white…

What you need: Saucepan, stove, large spoon and a measuring cup 2½ cups (plus an extra 2 pinches) white sugar Food colouring 2 bamboo skewers 2 tall glasses or jars, 250 ml capacity 2 clothes pegs Aluminium foil What to do: This activity will take 3 – 6 days to complete. Add 1 cup of…

The week officially starts today but events have been running for some time now! Adelaide kicked the week off with Science Alive! last weekend, and Beaker Street has been happening all over Tasmania through this week. Official launches over the past week have included state and federal ministers, a Deputy Prime Minister (!) and governors….

What you need: a small table a tablecloth (or similar piece of material) with no hem various heavy items (preferably unbreakable ones) eg metal cutlery, cups, salt shaker, fruit bowl etc nerves of steel What to do: Spread the cloth on the table and smooth it out. Set the table with the items you have…