Join us for a spectacular show presented by SciWorld. We welcome community members of all ages, from the young and old to be amazed by this show which celebrates everything science. You’ll learn about chemistry, energy, forces and so much more. You’ll see explosions, rockets, fire and some amazing demonstrations that are guaranteed to excite…
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Science Meets Art: An evening of Sonification and Music
Dr Mark Temple from Western Sydney University uses audio for science data analyses. As a former musician who played drums with Indie rock band The Hummingbirds, Mark began turning human DNA sequences into audio by assigning each genetic letter to a computer-generated musical note. The audio sonically represents various genomic features. Mark has sonifed the Coronavirus…
Science Week at the Burnie Library
Space-themed activities in National Science Week including: A Virtual Night with Dr Brad Tucker Make your own Telescope Space Scouts Telescopes for Absolute Beginners
Brains with Beers
Do you want to drink an amazing independently brewed craft beer, take in some science, and remain environmentally responsible all at the same time? Come to Yeerongpilly’s premier Brewer, Helios Brewing Company, for the inaugural Brains with Beers session. Alisha Steward will talk about her work studying our fresh water sources and presiding over the…
Weird Water Science Show
Join Science Alive at CREEC to celebrate National Science Week. Explore the wacky, wet and wonderful world of water. There’s nothing like it. It really is nature’s magician. Find out how it is slippery and sticky at the same time, how it makes bubbles, powers rockets and keeps our earth cool. For children 4 –…
Native Bee Workshop
Discover our awesome native bees during National Science Week. Learn about their vital contribution to natural ecosystems, how you can contribute to their survival and how to make bee homes to put in your garden. For children and adults.
STEM Workshop: Futuristic approach in education to fulfill the demand for rapidly changing skill and knowledge
STEMician will hold a workshop for Foundation to Year 4 students as an inclusive day long weekend program designed to help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM. We aim to help propel young children of regional community into STEM by introducing them to a range of interactive and fun…
Science Day at Charthouse Primary School
On Science Friday, groups of Year 5 and 6 students will set up a presentation table, and present their investigations to all the students in the school and to their parents. Students are encouraged to present their findings in an interesting way, which may involve hands-on investigations, presentations and demonstrations, including virtual demonstrations. This is an opportunity for…
Prehistoric Picnic
It’s been a while – 65 million years, actually – since the land echoed with the footsteps of dinosaurs. Now, thanks to Erth, Sydney’s world-famous dinorecreationists, these majestic creatures will once again walk amongst us. The picturesque lawns of the Museum and Art Gallery of NT are the perfect picnic ground for a prehistoric pack…
Glass from Nature
The Gardens presents an exhibition and display of natural forms of glass, curated by lapidarist and Gardens volunteer, Gillian Stewart. Although most people think of glass as being an artificially made material, it is also found the natural world. Meteorite impacts melt silica in Earth’s crust that rains down as glassy pebbles called tektites. Lava,…