Join us as we explore the open eucalypt forest, rugged rocky outcrops, forested ridges and gullies of Plunkett Conservation Park on this guided walk. Enjoy the spectacular views as you learn about the unique diversity of flora and take in the early spring blooms. Plunkett Conservation Park adjoins Wickham National Park and Wickham Timber Reserve…
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Brisbania Public School STEM Sprints and STEM Design Challenge
On Thursday 17 August, we are inviting parents and carers into our classrooms to see how our STEM Sprints in Mathematics work. K-2 will run from 9:00 – 9:30 am, and 3:00 – 6:00 pm from 9:40 – 10:30. Students at Brisbania Public School take part in these STEM Sprints once a week and we…
STEMM in Film: Sharing and discovering STEMM through Media – Years 8-10
Join us to explore the 2023 SCINEMA International Science Film Festival entries and learn about STEM media content creation. Showcasing STEM communication and storytelling, this STEM experience day is designed for secondary students (Years 8-10). The day aims to inspire future STEM media creators, by encouraging students to explore their role as STEM communicators, including future…
STEM Reasons to Hope – Live Art Installation @ The Science Exchange with Jenny McCracken
To mark the 100th edition of its science publication Cosmos Magazine, the Royal Institution of Australia has commissioned visual artist Jenny McCracken to create a work of public art that celebrates the wonder and curiosity science brings the world and how it gives us reasons to hope. The live art installation will take place during National…
STEMathon at St Joseph’s School
St Joseph’s School in Waroona will host a STEMathon to celebrate National Science Week. This event, held at the Waroona Memorial Hall, will involve students from Kindergarten to Year 6 at St Joseph’s School and Year 4-6 students from Waroona District High School. The STEMathon has received strong support from the local community, with over…
Deniliquin High Loves Science
A range of activities throughout National Science Week to promote and enhance students and staffs engagement with science. We will be holding a Brain Break and morning tea, doing liquid nitrogen and dry ice demonstrations, screening the SCINEMA science film festival, exploring uses of AI in our community and using drones.
Hollywood Ballistics: Science or Fiction?
The ACT Branch of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS) present an interesting and interactive public night for National Science Week. Australian Federal Police (AFP) forensic ballistics experts will bust the myths about those famous Hollywood gun fights. Members, guests, students and interested members of the public are invited to join us…
Sharks and Rays of SA: Launch of new educator resources and teacher professional development
South Australia’s shark and rays species are fascinating. Did you know that we have over 65 species living in our waters? Bring them and the scientists that study them into your classroom with these brand new, curriculum linked resources. The first of their kind in South Australia, National Parks and Wildlife Service SA in conjunction…
Brain Break Morning Tea – Port Lincoln Library
Take a Brain Break and ponder the science behind your cup of tea. Take a quiz, try a puzzle and make some music with a Makey Makey kit. Free refreshments provided.
Harry Potter Spells at Taminmin Community Library
If you’re a lover of Harry Potter, and are curious about spells, then this event is for you. As part of National Science Week, the Taminmin Community Library located in Humpty Doo is hosting a free Harry Potter inspired science demonstration. We bring together literacy, magic and science for a live presentation of science-based spells on…