60 minutes of fun, laughter and a little bit of learning. Dive into the world of science with experiments about air pressure, chemical reactions, vacuums and forces. Audience participation is a must! Suitable for ages 5 and up. Presented at Greater Dandenong Libraries and facilitated by TwistED Science. A National Science Week event, presented with…
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Greenhouse Gardening at East Gippsland Shire Libraries
Join in the fun at your local library this National Science Week! Come along to our gardening and sustainability workshop and build your very own greenhouse, complete some science experiments and take part in our quiz. Learn more about why gardening plays an important role in science and gain a better understanding of how plants…
The Poo Palace
The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Poo Palace is a giant, inflatable digestive system where kids (and adults!) voyage through each stage of the digestive journey – from tongue to toilet! The HMRI Poo Palace consists of 4 modules: The mouth and oesophagus The stomach The small intestine The large intestine and colon Poo Palace…
What is the Circular Economy – with ACT NoWaste and Libraries ACT
Would you like to learn more about getting your Waste Sorted and How to DeClutter around the home? Join us in this special Chatterbox session for a visit from ACT’s NoWaste team. The NoWaste team will discuss the ACT’s Waste Audit data and what’s currently going in your red (rubbish), yellow (recycling) and green (garden…
Respect the Reef with The Chamaeleon Collective dancers at Libraries ACT
Reef UP! combines the latest scientific research with the magic of theatre to share the story of what is happening to our coral reefs and what we can do to help. Meet a sea-full of loveable characters (and villains): Manta and Ray, Slinky the shark, clown fish, Minkie whales, and a devious Crown of Thorns starfish called Priscilla! The Chamaeleon…
Future Reefs Team – Opportunities for Impact Breakfast
In April 2024 the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared the world is experiencing its 4th Mass Coral Bleaching Event, with the devastating effects felt in our very own backyard along the Australian Great Barrier Reef. This marks the 5th coral bleaching event reported for the Great Barrier Reef in the last 8 years. …
The Man Who Invented Vegemite – Cyril’s Lab Pass
Cyril’s Lab is a new science space at the Cyril Callister Museum, which celebrates Australian scientist Dr Cyril Callister and his invention Vegemite. Visit Cyril’s Lab during National Science Week to get hands-on with fun science experiments and demonstrations using Australia’s iconic spread, and even make your very own Vegemite caviar. During your visit you…
Journey Beyond: A Morning with Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Katherine Bennell-Pegg will be touching down at Scienceworks to kick off National Science Week! Join us first thing to hear her interview, watch her launch a rocket, and then get an autograph from Australia’s first astronaut (trained under the Australian flag). From her beginnings in Sydney, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has long had her eyes set on…
Journey Beyond: A Morning with Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg
Katherine Bennell-Pegg will be touching down at Scienceworks to kick off National Science Week! Join us first thing to hear her interview, watch her launch a rocket, and then get an autograph from Australia’s first astronaut (trained under the Australian flag). From her beginnings in Sydney, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has long had her eyes set on…
Cobden Library – DIY greenhouse gardening for kids
As part of National Science Week at the library, participants will create their own mini greenhouse while reusing materials to promote sustainability and minimise waste. With just a little water, sunlight, and patience, fresh alfalfa will be ready to harvest in no time. A National Science Week event, presented with the support of the Inspiring…