WIN $200 worth of dive gear. Join the Saltwater Schools Poetry Competition for National Science Week 2024. Learners write a short poem related to the ocean using one of the following prompts: More Life More Colour More Fish More Choice Submit your poem using the form below for a chance to WIN one of 2x…
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Robotics and Movement
At Mountain District Learning Centre, we will be running an event for 30 young people. These young people will first learn about how solar energy works, how batteries operate, and the ways that a signal can then convert the energy into movement. The young people will then be required to open their robotics kit and…
Digging with Dinosaurs
At this event, you will learn about how dinosaurs went extinct and why it’s important to take care of our planet now. You’ll get to dig for dinosaur bones, make fossils, create art, and learn about animals that need our help today. An environmental biologist will visit and do a fun activity with us.
Volcanoes and Mini Explosions
Come and learn all about Volcanoes and create your own mini-explosion to celebrate National Science Week.
Dangerous Foodies
Ever wanted to be creative and scientific all at once. Come and make some elephant toothpaste and homemade slushies as part of National Science Week at Horsham Neighbourhood House. Lots of fun and laughter to be had by all.
Beehive Science
This is a unique educational experience for preschoolers and primary age around bees, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We are excited to present our engaging bee incursion for this year’s National Science Week. Led by experienced educator Holly, our session caters to each age group, ensuring optimal learning outcomes. Activities include: Observing live bee colonies in…
Coding Craze Hits Pakenham – ages 10 to 17
Explore coding and robotics as part of our fun, hands-on National Science Week program! Spark curiosity, ignite creativity and enhance problem-solving skills. Session 2 – for ages 10 to 17 Please see here for Session 1, suitable for ages 5 to 12 Join us for a fun-filled STEM Birds Robotics workshop! Children will…
Coding Craze Hits Pakenham – ages 5 to 12
Explore coding and robotics as part of our fun, hands-on National Science Week program! Spark curiosity, ignite creativity and enhance problem-solving skills. Session 1 – for ages 5 to 12 Please see here for Session 2, suitable for ages 10 to 17 Join us for a fun-filled STEM Birds Robotics workshop! Children will…
Remembering the Christmas Island Pipistrelle Bat
Join the Conservation Council of WA and the WA Bat Network for an evening dedicated to learning. Learn about and remember the endemic and once-common Christmas Island Pipistrelle bat. This is an important story with lessons that can help us better protect species across the world. Although the focus will be on the Christmas Island Pipistrelle, the talk will also…
Sea Country Stories – Yuin Gadu
Science, history, and educational institutions in Australia are on a journey to empower and incorporate Indigenous knowledges into research, communication and practice. Sea Country Stories offers the experience of being on Country, linking ancient and modern knowledge systems, and inspiring the next generation of Sea Country custodians. Join us at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney for…