We live on a beautiful planet, one capable of supporting human, animal and plant life. Is it the only one? Is there a planet B out there? FEATURE EVENT(16/8): 6.30pm-9.30pm Hear from Australian Astrophysicist, Rob Wittenmyer about how Minerva Australis is contributing to our knowledge of planets outside of solar system. Optional Extras include: Dinner,…
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Switch on to Science
Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Again this year, Redland Museum will hold its very popular Switch on to Science Day in conjunction with National Science Week. Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science…
The Cheltenham Secondary College 1:200,000,000 Scaled-Down Solar System
Students at Cheltenham Secondary College will colour in a scale diagram of the planets of the Solar System. The planets (and the sun) will be drawn to scale.
Western Treatment Plant Community Open Day
Join us for this STEMtastic adventure at the Western Treatment Plant, to learn more about the science and innovation that takes place to ensure wildlife – including some of the world’s rarest bird and frog species – will thrive for generations to come. Take a bus tour of the largest sewage treatment plant in Melbourne….
Hanlon Park/Bu’ruda Project Tour
Team Work makes the Dream Work! The Hanlon/ Bu’ruda project team come together to showcase the collaboration required between different ‘STEM’ disciplines to achieve significant outcomes like this project and the role of Landscape Architects particularly as lead designers. Providing hands on activities to school students to get them excited about career options available. Hands-on…
Surfing Scientist Amazing Lasers Show – Switch on to Science
Ruben Meerman, the Surfing Scientist, returns this year to Redland Museum with spectacular shows that are both exciting and educational. His demonstrations bring science to life, captivating audiences of all ages with awe-inspiring displays. Amazing Lasers: Discover the magical properties of light and laser beams in this amazing presentation. Marvel as laser beams perform impossible…
Surfing Scientist Liquid Nitrogen Show – Switch on to Science
Ruben Meerman, the Surfing Scientist, returns this year to Redland Museum with spectacular shows that are both exciting and educational. His demonstrations bring science to life, captivating audiences of all ages with awe-inspiring displays. Liquid Nitrogen Show: Experience the amazing scientific properties of liquid nitrogen in this explosive lecture. See how solids, liquids and gases…
Save the Beetles – A Conservation Project
Do you love cool bugs and helping the environment? Join us for an awesome adventure to save the Beetles! Beetles are super important because they help plants grow by pollinating them. But their homes are being destroyed, and they need new places to live. We will work together to build a habitat for Beetles and…
Hobart College Science Week Opt-in Activities
What has Science got to do with Art or Cooking? What awesome species have you seen in our school environment? Explore these questions and many more by signing up with your Home Group to one of the many activities that are on offer in Home Group time during Science Week. Make Australian Animal biscuits with…
Taking Flight – Birds of Eurobodalla – A Photography Exhibition
This exhibition celebrates the diverse bird species of Eurobodalla, featuring stunning photographs by local wildlife photographers Beth Westra and Merrick Bailey. Eurobodalla is renowned for its rich natural diversity, including a wide array of bird species that call this region home. This year’s National Science Week theme, “Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability,” underscores…