Kids SecuriDay is back in Canberra for another fantastic event. Kids SecuriDay is all about introducing youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. Our August event is part of National Science Week and will be in-person, and will align with the National Science Week schools theme Glass: More than meets the eye….
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Science Week 2022 Fungi Film and Q&A redux
Fungi Co proudly presents: The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World A Science Week 2022 Event The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World tells the evolutionary story of how fungi shaped all terrestrial life — including us. An Australian/Canadian Co-Production made by Annamaria Talas and Simon Nasht this documentary is a fascinating exploration…
Science Week 2022 Fungi Film and Q&A redux
Fungi Co proudly presents: The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World A Science Week 2022 Event The Kingdom – How Fungi Made Our World tells the evolutionary story of how fungi shaped all terrestrial life — including us. An Australian/Canadian Co-Production made by Annamaria Talas and Simon Nasht this documentary is a fascinating exploration…
Pichi Richi Steam Train Ride and Steam Engine Depot Demonstration
Watch a special educational demonstration of the old steam engine at the Quorn depot especially for National Science Week. Pichi Richi Railway operate multiple services. The locomotive in the picture, NM25 is an original Ghan engine and has returned to service after maintenance at the start of this year. You can enjoy a full-day or…
Conversational Candle Making
Make & take home a 100g candle tin with lid. Choose your wick, pick a fragrance, add some embellishment and learn important candle care tips from your entrepeneur Molly from Grace & Rose Candles. Learn about the differences between paraffin and soy wax candles and the health benefits of choosing the right ingredients for your…
Koi Fish Kites and Botanical Prints Workshop
In this cultural workshop young people can engage with local Artists and learn new techniques to make Koi Fish kites and botanical prints. Come to both sessions or just one. You will get to see your work on display in an exhibition. You can choose to stay all day in Barmera’s beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy…
Brain Break – Burns Beach Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Moonta Mines Museum Celebrates Copper: A complex processing demonstration
To celebrate National Science Week at Moonta Mines Museum, you will be treated to a special interactive and participatory copper processing demonstration. The Moonta Mines historically used a method called Cementation, which means an acid extraction of copper from carbonate and residual low-level copper ores. This fascinating demonstration with our geochemist will take place in…
Twisted Science: Magic and comedy experience
What happens when science, magic and comedy get totally twisted and tangled up together? Why not utilise your superb science senses to find out? Prepare to see, hear and be amazed by James and his travelling Magic show. While James may need to fly off on his magical carpet to his next destination, you can…
Marine Science VR Shark Cage Dive with Shakka the Great White Shark
Take a virtual journey under the sea into a world of marine science at this detailed exhibition of the longest recorded Great White Shark landed in South Australia. Shakka was accidentally caught and drowned in local waters near Port Germein when she was just 23 years. You can learn about the marine science that is…