To celebrate National Science Week, Alesco Secondary College will be hosting the inaugural STEAM day on August 16th. Students and staff from all Alesco campuses and Atwea staff are invited to participate in a day filled with sciencey fun. Over the course of the day, participants will have the opportunity to be involved in an…
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The STEM Zone Experiment
Calling all science enthusiasts! Lardner Park is transforming into a hands-on wonderland during National Science Week with The STEM Zone Experiment. Prepare to be amazed by mind-bending VR experiences, chemical reactions, and light-bending photography. Challenge yourself with brain-teasing engineering tasks, robotics, and defy gravity with physics experiments. Learn about Earth-saving solutions and so much more!…
The Language of Trees
We sometimes forget that it’s not all about us. Humans make up a fraction of life on Earth yet our decisions impact everything. What if we gave trees a say in things? We’d have to get to know trees better. Scientists are doing just that to answer questions about climate, food and cities. Join us…
Brain Break – Mernda Hills Christian college
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
STEM Showcase
Our classes will be celebrating STEM learning. Our students will be presenting their 3D printed models designed using the design thinking process and Maker’s Empire. The 3D models will be designed and printed by students. Students will be given the problem of using space technology on Earth to assist paleontologists in their exploration of our…
Prehistoric Bayside – Advanced prehistoric cartoon workshop with Zev Landes
Join Zev Landes, a talented cartoonist and designer, as he shares his expertise and secrets behind cartoon drawing. In his workshop, you will learn advanced techniques in cartooning and bring incredible prehistoric creatures from the Bayside region to life. This event is held in association with the exhibition Prehistoric Bayside, on display at Bayside Gallery…
Beaker Street Festival
Imagine a place where scientists grace centre stage, microscopes live on bar tables, and late-night conversations have the potential to change the world. Welcome to Beaker Street Festival, where science brings us together. Beaker Street Festival is a week-long celebration of science in lutruwita/Tasmania each August. Now in its eighth year, Beaker Street Festival promises a…
The DEADLY World of Worms and Creepy Crawlies
Learn all about parasites, worms and other creepy crawlies! The Roper Gulf Vet team will bring a ‘mini lab’ into the classroom of nominated schools. We will go on a ‘mini field trip’ to find samples to bring back to the mini lab. We will use special test kits and microscope slides. We will see…
Festival of Bright Ideas – Schools Day
Schools’ Day The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks curious and creative minds to learn more about science and the world around them. Focusing on innovative and inspiring aspects of STEM (science, engineering, technology, and mathematics), it provides an educational, aspirational, and family-friendly experience for Tasmanians. As Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event since 2015,…
Festival of Bright Ideas
The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks curious and creative minds to learn more about science and the world around them. Focusing on innovative and inspiring aspects of STEM (science, engineering, technology, and mathematics), it provides an educational, aspirational, and family-friendly experience for Tasmanians. As Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event since 2015, you can…