Welcome to our INTERACTIVE WILDLIFE GARDEN! At Orford Primary School we have been designing, building and creating life-size endangered Tasmanian wildlife, along with their habitats, in an effort to raise awareness for these endangered animals. Our ‘Interactive Wildlife Garden’ will include eight different animal exhibits; Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Tasmanian Devil, Spotted-Tail Quoll, Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Spotted…
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Defashion Dungog
Defashion Dungog celebrates sustainable wearable artworks and outfits: a Paterson Allyn Williams Science & Ideas Hub event for National Science Week. Fashion parade showcases eco-friendly, sustainable & innovative fashion & wearables. Think upcycled couture, organic textiles, trashion, and biomaterials. local landscape inspired by our environment colour bright or dark, subtle or extreme materiality explores the…
Dark Matter in the Pub 2024
Would you like to learn about the invisible mystery of the dark matter? If your answer is “Yes!” join us for the “Dark Matter in the Pub” where scientists will share their research on and experience with the mysterious dark matter, the substance that is purported to make up the majority of our universe. Dark…
Science Week Activities
Our event includes the following: Chemistry fun (coloured water and flame testing) Identifying river invertebrates, Science escape room challenge VR experience Psychology activities STEM bridge building
Discover the Magic of Photosynthesis!
Do you want to learn more about how plants power life on Earth? Dive into the fascinating world of photosynthesis with the ARC Future Crops Training Centre and meriSTEM education teams! Join us for an exciting self-guided online event where you’ll get hands-on experience with real datasets and uncover the secrets of photosynthesis. This opportunity is perfect…
Miyawaki Forests – Magic in our cities public lecture
Rapid urban greening, thriving biodiversity and engaging citizen scientists: can Miyawaki forests bring a touch of magic to our cities? Dr Grey Coupland is an ecologist and restoration scientist at Murdoch University. Grey feels the importance of bringing the ideas of environmental awareness and stewardship to the next generation. Miyawaki forests are a great way of…
Megafauna – What killed Australia’s giants?
Special Screening, Associate Professor Natalie Warburton is a zoologist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist who works at Murdoch University. Her research was featured in this recent documentary produced by the ABC Catalyst team, in which she will introduce and then screen the two parts of the documentary in their entirety on the big screen.
Climate Change, Climate Action, and Peace
Public Lecture – Dr Tobias Ide is a Senior Lecturer at Murdoch University. His work broadly focuses on the intersections of climate change, natural resources and environmental politics with peace, conflict, and security.
Connecting with Wurundjeri Country
This is a Community of Practice gathering for educators in early years, primary, secondary and tertiary settings, especially science educators in the City of Darebin on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. Work together to explore local species’ relationships to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung seasons and other scientific matters! We’ll connect Science Week 2024’s theme Species Survival – More than just sustainability…
The Big Day of Science at QVMAG
Our popular annual Big Day of Science at the Museum at Inveresk offers endless opportunities for discovery, and unraveling the mysteries of the universe through interactive exhibits, workshops, and science-themed activities. We welcome live zoo tours with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in the Nuala O’Flaherty Auditorium, live demonstrations with Osiris, a very friendly, Coastal Carpet…