Join in the fun as we celebrate National Science Week with a Supersonic Science Workshop. This hands on workshop will include: Bubbleology Toroidal Vortex Cannon demo Elephants Toothpaste demo Phenomenal physics Cool chemistry Supersonic Snow (children take home) Supersonic Slime (children take home) Safety goggles to wear for the duration Suitable for ages 5 –…
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Waterbug Wonders
Take the opportunity to get up close and personal with the little creatures that live in local waterways. Using microscopes and magnifying glasses to inspect them, kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the variety of spineless creatures present in the wetlands and rivers (and sometimes even puddles) that surround them. Suitable for children…
Science PhD Student Panel Discussion
A discussion panel with Deakin University School of Life and Environmental Science PhD students celebrating research and education in science. This event is for Deakin College Diploma of Science students. Come along and ask Deakin Uni PhD students about life and study at Deakin Uni, what research is like and career pathways. Afternoon tea provided.
Inquisitive Kids Program – Disastrous Science!
An after-school workshop for primary aged children, with Fizzics Education. Children will take part in a fun; hands-on workshop designed to educate and engage. With over 60 curriculum-linked incursions on offer, Fizzics Education excels at putting together an engaging and educational programme to bring science to life. In the Natural Hazards and Disasters Workshop, the conditions that cause on…
Lake Mac STEAM Week
Lake Mac STEAM is a week-long program of both free and paid events in various locations around Lake Macquarie. These inspiring learning experiences are held every year in conjunction with National Science Week. Feature events include: Big Bang Theory Trivia Night; Superstars of STEAM; advances in astronomy; nano-technology; screening of Interstellar: and our Full STEAM…
iNaturalist: a beginner’s guide and Bega river walk with expert botanist Jackie Miles
The Atlas of Life and the Bega River and Wetlands Landcare group (BRAWL) will run a botanist led “walk, record and ID” session at the Bega River Reserve. We will have the expert knowledge of Jackie Miles to guide us on plant ID and Patricia Daly and other Atlas members on hand to provide a…
CCWA Bat Logo Competition
Feeling artsy? We’re after a logo for our new WA Bat Monitoring Program, which is due to launch in November. To give you the chance to show off your design skills – and because the community is such an important part of this program – we thought we’d take this opportunity to run a bat…
2023 Governor-General’s Design Challenge Presented by Questacon
Questacon, in collaboration with the Office of the Governor-General, presents the Governor-General’s Design Challenge. Get ready to be blown away by the possibilities of mechanical engineering and create something amazing – your very own windmill. In this free virtual workshop, Their Excellencies, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia,…
Photography for Fungi Fans
Automatic features of modern cameras make it easy to avoid the technical and sometimes daunting aspects of photography. However, the decisions your camera makes on your behalf are often less than ideal and rarely take into account your own artistic intent. This workshop will improve your understanding of photography fundamentals so you can make better…
Pico Coding Club (9-14 year olds)
Ready for an adventure into the exciting world of coding? Join the Pico Coding Club. We teach coding through building and sharing bite-sized games in our 60-minute workshop. At Pico Coding Club, we believe in playful and interactive learning. We foster curiosity and encourage experimentation. Kids will follow the instructor’s examples and unleash their creativity…