Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the Moon and now we are going back to stay. Moon Base, The Next Step tells the story of this…
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Making a Measurement
Visit the Making a Measurement exhibition this National Science Week to meet Sid, The Scientist, who is undertaking an artist’s residency in the Yalagang room at the Bondi Pavillion. Having been a working scientist, Sid is curious about what it means to measure; why we measure and the things we measure with. The exhibition space…
STEM Corner at Glen Street Library
Drop-in to Glen Street Library every Tuesday afternoon during Term 3 to try out a range of out interactive STEM kits. This is a drop-in space for parents and children to test and explore our STEM technology together, including Ozobots, BOSON, dots, dash and more. No prior experience required. Aimed at ages 8 to 12…
Collinsville State High School Science Fair
The Collinsville State High School Science Fair will bring together all schools within the town for an afternoon of interactive activities that explore the theme of species survival. Exploring themes of reaction rate, density, technology in agriculture and diffusion, students in years 4-9 will complete informative activities that will enhance their understanding of the world…
Staying Alive Design Challenge
Animals in our local area face threats every day. From cane fires to cars and trucks travelling on roads, pollution in our waterways and humans destroying habitats, there are many things preventing animals from surviving and thriving in the Burdekin. Your challenge is to be an engineer or design a device or structure to help…
Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer Dr. Martin George to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, night-time event so please rug up and wear…
Look Out From The Dark – Stargazing with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets! You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, nighttime event so please rug-up and wear appropriate…
Centenary Institute – When Art Meets Science
We invite you to join the Centenary Institute as we showcase our best and brightest scientists during National Science Week. Hosted by multi-award-winning STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, When Art Meets Science is being held during National Science Week to recognise scientific advances being made by researchers at Centenary. You will hear from some of…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…
Which Whale is That?
One of the best things about Victor Harbor is that Southern Right Whales visit the waters of Encounter Bay every year to give birth and nurse their young. The Encounter Bay Right Whale Study Group (EBRWS) have been documenting the whales that visit Encounter Bay since 2009. Through perseverance, and countless hours watching these animals, EBRWS has identified numerous…