Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup Woree State School. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for your free Play Matters Australia membership.
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Science Play Matters for Babies at Cairns Hub
Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup at the Cairns Hub. This is a baby playgroup and caters to families with children aged up to 12 months old. Become a member and join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for…
Science Play Matters for Babies at Rockhampton Hub
Play Matters Australia is hosting free Science Play Matters Playgroups during National Science Week at the Rockhampton Hub. This is a baby playgroup and caters to families with children aged up to 12 months old. Become a member and join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend,…
Engaging with STEM on the West Coast
Community hands-on learning opportunities in Zeehan, and Strahan over two days. Experience citizen science using iNaturalist; Create a Rube Goldberg machine using loose parts; Engage with energy generation and uses; and Use the design thinking process to solve a problem. The sessions will begin during school hours for students and remain open for the communities…
Powering Forward
Powering Forward involves a STEM-based morning of science activities that demonstrate different powering innovations. Powering Forward will take kindergarten students through 5 different hands-on and engaging science experiments, with stations set up throughout the kindergarten grounds and classroom. Each activity is different from the last taking advantage of the full science curriculum and encompassing activities…
The Enigmatic World of Sharks, Whales and Jellyfish
Welcome to an exciting marine science event that is perfect for all ages. We are passionate about the wonders of marine life and are excited to share marine research with you. Our oceans are teeming with a diverse range of organisms, from tiny microscopic creatures to the magnificent blue whale. Come join us as we…
Electron Microscope Training
During this hands-on training, our teachers will receive in-depth instruction on the principles and operation of electron microscopes. The expert trainers from Inspire STEM Education will guide teachers through practical sessions, demonstrating how to prepare samples, adjust microscope settings, and capture high-resolution images. Teachers will learn how to analyse and interpret microscopic structures, enabling them…
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.
MicroToons ‘Scab’ Launch Event
Come join us for the launch of MicroToons ‘Scab’ with popcorn, exclusive behind-the-scenes and interactive science fun inclusive for all ages and abilities. MicroToons is an animated science cartoon on based on a short story written by Dr Rina Fu (Scientist-Author-Artist) and brought to life by artists with autism under the mentorship of Dr Rina…
Tiny Adventures Inside of Me: a journey into microbiology
Dr Harry James Gaffney is a medical doctor and researcher, author, TEDx speaker, podcaster and pathology advocate. Tiny Adventures Inside Me will have children embarking on a thrilling adventure learning all about their body and why staying healthy is so important. A craft activity will follow. There will be books available for sale and signing….