The University of Newcastle SMART Program’s Force and Motion Science Show explores common contact and non-contact forces, including gravity, air-resistance, and magnetism. Our presenters also investigate ‘spin’ forces – and rocket science! Content is designed for Stage 2 & 3 students (Primary Year Levels 2-6) and can be tailored for other stages (on request) to support curriculum outcomes.
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Force and Motion Science Show
The University of Newcastle SMART Program’s Force and Motion Science Show explores common contact and non-contact forces, including gravity, air-resistance, and magnetism. Our presenters also investigate ‘spin’ forces – and rocket science! Content is designed for Stage 2 & 3 students (Primary Year Levels 2-6) and can be tailored for other stages (on request) to support curriculum outcomes.
Space Weather – More than just a pretty sky
What else is happening when the aurorae are lighting up our night sky? In May this year many were lucky enough to look at the sky and see an amazing display of colour dancing through the night. The next night Melbourne beaches were lined with people excitedly hoping to witness the colourful display but were…
From Fear to Curiosity – Understanding and tackling maths anxiety
In celebration of National Science Week, hear from experts in education research, Dr Florence Gabriel, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning at the University of South Australia, and Dr Lisa Bailey from MOD. on why students are often anxious about undertaking study in mathematics subjects and discuss strategies on…
Switch on to Science 2024
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…
Get Creative at Old Parliament House
Enjoy a morning of science-themed craft and play at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House. During National Science Week, children can learn about the ways science helps us take care of the natural world and explore how they can participate in local animal surveys. Held in MoAD’s popular PlayUP exhibition, children…
What is a Renewable Energy Zone?
Join us on our Clean Energy Tour & learn about Illawarrra’s unique features that make it an ideal location for a Renewable Energy Zone. During the tour you will see & hear about renewable energy projects that involve innovative science-based research & development, such as Green Gravity’s research into the valuable power of gravity as…
Frog Bog and Pond
The community at Mary’s Mount Primary School are committed to the preservation and conservation of the environment. In conjunction with this year’s school theme of National Science Week “Species Survival”. We would love to create a frog bog and frog pond to increase the biodiversity in our Harmony Garden. With the addition of a frog…
Is Statistics the Answer to Species Survival?
How long am I gonna live? People in Australia are living longer and longer each year, but the estimate for 2020-2022 actually showed a dip of 0.1 years for both men and women. COVID-19 ended up being the third biggest killer, right after heart disease and dementia. If we don’t get a better grip on…
Melrose High School Science Fair
Year 7 students will be showcasing their science inquiry projects at the Melrose Science Fair.