This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: Katya Bandow (she/her), plant scientist – Plant science & ecology Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician – Brains…
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The Fabulous, Freaky, and Fierce World of Female Reproduction
Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again. See wacky and unexpected female reproductive strategies come to life with a series of interactive improv skits and explore our exhibit of 3D-printed animal vaginas. Vaginas are anything but simple receptacles and female animals are not the passive players they have been made out to be….
Young Tassie Scientists at Cape Barren Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists involved are: Shasta Henry (she/her), entomologist Ash Russell (they/them), biostatistician The Young Tassie Scientists program is made possible by National Science…
Mudgeeraba State Special School Science Week
Our P-12 campus was given activities to participate in throughout the week either in their classrooms or as cohorts. The activities consisted of: Sensory Space Adventure which allowed for a space-themed sensory experience that engaged students, promoting exploration, creativity, and understanding of space concepts. Reading space themes stories on SORA. Balloon Rocket where students could…
Reaching for the Sky at Black Mountain
Students will explore flight through building and testing water bottle rockets, kites, straw rockets, balloon rockets, paper aeroplanes. The week will finish off with students launching the bottle rockets they made in the top playground.
Brain Break – Loyola 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.
Brain Break – Brandon Park Primary School
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.
JRLF Senior School Visits to Local Primary Schools
Students in our feeder primary schools have limited access to hands-on, authentic science learning opportunities due to lack of facilities and STEM trained teachers. This provides a perfect opportunity for our experienced and qualified STEM teachers to add value to our transition program. By visiting our feeder primary schools and running fun and engaging science…
Sound and Light Exploration
Children will be introduced to the new resources; listening station and LED lights. They will learn about technology as they hear the music, songs and podcasts from a device that uses Bluetooth to connect to the listening station. During relaxation time the multicoloured LED light will be used for children to explore light reflection as…
STEM + Sustainability: Pioneering Pathways to a Greener Future
Do you love science and tech and want a career that can help combat climate change, preserve our reefs, mitigate disasters or secure our future food? Join QUT and Careers with STEM for a National Science Week panel on Science + Sustainability. Discover how to blend your passion for science and technology with a drive for…