Nitro Nat is coming to Bordertown for a live interactive performance aimed at the whole family. In her Crazy Colourful Chemistry Show Nitro Nat explores chemical reactions with lots of colour and wonder. Her aim is to educate and inspire and expose people of all ages to the wonder of science. Nitro Nat loves to…
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Storytime: Science Week
Join us for storytime at the Playford Library to celebrate National Science Week. Read some scientific stories, sing some songs, and explore stations with experiments and investigations for children aged 2-5 years.
e-Meet a Biomedical Scientist
What better way to celebrate National Science Week than by connecting budding high school students with University of Melbourne Biomedical Scientists, who work at the centre of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest biomedical precinct? During 20- to 30-minute video calls, our experts – many of whom are global leaders in their research field – will inspire the…
Become a Digital Innovator, enter the goIT Monthly Challenge
Let’s go Innovate Together. The goIT monthly challenge will set students on the path to becoming the digital innovators of the future. This is your opportunity to step into the shoes of a technology expert and start solving problems in our community with technology! Students will directly engage with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…
Berry Springs School – Science in the Park
Science in the Park will celebrate the many roles that science plays in our lives as well as being a part of our sustainable future. Students will take part in a week long expo at the Territory Wildlife Park providing opportunities for students and community members to develop their interest in science through different activities,…
Through the Looking Glass
Through the Looking Glass will run for one whole day, involving mainstream and ESC students (K-6). The day will include rotational PBL activities integrated through Literacy, HASS, STEAM, Science, Art, Music and Indonesian which have been adapted from the Glass resource book. Students will have a Glass Footprint Passport that will be stamped at each…
Addicted to Dopamine
Everywhere you look people are overindulging, but that’s not to say it’s their fault. We have unprecedented 24/7 access to deliberately addictive, high-dopamine stimuli – drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, sexting, Facebooking, YouTubing and tweeting. Our lives are saturated by our own dopamine and our culture encourages us to pursue it. Speaking on her…
Chemistry in Remote Aboriginal Communities in WA
Chemistry academics from Edith Cowan University (Dr Magdalena Wajrak) and Curtin University (Dr Alexandra Yeung) will deliver an exciting and interactive series of science (particularly chemistry) demonstrations and experiments, live from Curtin Chemistry Laboratories for students in remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. The aim of the activity is to spark a curiosity of chemistry…
Prawn to Be Wild: A science treasure hunt
Prawn to Be Wild: A Science Treasure Hunt is a family-friendly activity exploring how science is used in Australia’s Northern Prawn Fishery. Families will collect a treasure map and work sheet from the registration point. The map will guide participants to complete a series of science-based activities at locations within the Peninsula Lawns. Navigate the…
Brain Break – Chifley Public 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.