Throughout National Science Week students will participate in a variety of activities relating to glass including investigating spinifex resin. Students will create posters and interactive displays of their learning, as well as making a short movie. At the end of the week students will invite their families to come to school for a community sharing…
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Country Star Gazing and Nocturnal Animal Studies
Our remote community school is going out with our Elders to learn about the local geology, the nocturnal animals that reside in the Murchison area and the star constellations that have guided our ancestors.
Australian Animals: Saving us and saving them
Australia is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. From fluffy marsupials to deadly spiders, Australia has it all. So how do we protect our diverse creatures and ensure their survival? And could this wide array of species hold any clues for human health? Our researchers are investigating. Dr Carolyn Hogg works to…
Normanton State School Science Event
Normanton State School will be holding a National Science Week event on Friday 19 August. Students from Prep to Year 10 will be involved in hands-on activities, engaging students in biology, chemistry and physics. Students will rotate through a range of activities.
Caring for the Rare
Victoria’s Zoos, Museums and Botanic Gardens are more than interesting places for people to visit - they are also engines of cutting-edge research and field work. Join us for a special online event, streamed live from Victoria’s Parliament House during National Science Week, to hear from the botanists, zoologists and collection managers leading this important work. Find out about…
Hidden Mathematics at Work: A public lecture
To celebrate National Science Week, the Mathematical Sciences Institute at the Australian National University is proud to present Hidden Mathematics at Work: A Public Lecture. Come along or tune in to hear experts describe surprising, accessible, and compelling examples of mathematics that enables modern life in Australia but often goes unnoticed. The lecture will draw public attention to the important role…
The National STEM Communicators Challenge: Hidden Mathematics at Work
This is a competition open to the general public, in which participants submit a short video on the theme Hidden Mathematics at Work. You can participate as an individual or as a team. To participate: Find out about hidden mathematics. Plan and make a short video (no more than 3 minutes) explaining in a fun, engaging…
Looking Both Ways, Breaking the Glass Barrier Through Robotics
Feed your competitive spirit and thirst for scientific and engineering knowledge in this interactive event. Participate in the robot competition with interactive robot driving in an expo type setting and demonstrations. We invite participation from other community groups, schools and clubs from across South Australia.
Inspiring MidCoast schools and community with eDNA science
Coupled to DNA metabarcoding, eDNA is a powerful means of biodiversity monitoring and is increasingly being used to engage and empower community environmental awareness and action through well-designed citizen science programs. The project engages primary schools and targeted community organisations to identify a variety of animal species present in local rivers and creeks in the…
Creation Creation
How did we get here? Are aliens real? And is it possible to lick your elbow? Based on interviews with members of the community aged between 8 – 102, Creation Creation is a comedy about life’s biggest mysteries. Two fearless creators will step onto the stage and attempt to unravel the mysteries of the universe using whatever…