100 years ago, quantum physics was born to explain curious behaviour of tiny things. Since then, it has become our most powerful tool that humans possess, not just for increasing our understanding of the world, but for shaping its future. It has unlocked secrets of our universe, such as why stars shine and how migratory…
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Plants in Space
Join us for an immersive (free!) experience where science meets imagination! In this multi-session event aimed at students from year levels 5 – 8, you’ll step into the role of an astrobotanist and explore the vital role of plants in space exploration. Design your own space plant with the Australian Space Discovery Centre, and discover…
The Secret History of Sharks
Join us for an evening with internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor John Long as he dives deep into the mysterious past of one of nature’s most formidable creatures — the shark! As part of National Science Week, Professor Long will present his groundbreaking new book, The Secret History of Sharks: The Rise of the Ocean’s Most Fearsome…
Lunch Time Food, Fire and Fear!
Centralian Middle School will celebrate National Science Week by conducting fun experiments for students during lunch time. We will make fireproof paper, rainbow lemonade, large-scale elephant toothpaste, test physics with a bowling ball to the face and have a go at eating insects. On Monday, students will make pictures on paper and then soak it…
First Nations STEM in the Classroom
We invite students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science. Wow, right! You might be thinking, where can we jump into this theme through a First Nations STEM lens? There are more opportunities than…
THE SCIENCE OF SWEET CREATIONS
Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you bite into it? What does reflection, light, and physics have to do with chocolate? Is chocolate actually bad for dogs? And how do competitive chocolatiers create amazing chocolate sculptures for their World Chocolate Masters competitions? The answers to these…
FOREVER Exhibition at MOD.
Beginnings, endings & everything in between. In this exhibition, experience time in new ways. Traverse past, present and future by navigating the blurred lines between these states of being. Look at the world, ourselves and our actions differently. Evoke memories through scent. Explore the changes that mark your ageing. And though it may be confronting,…
THE SCIENCE OF SWEET CREATIONS
Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you bite into it? What does reflection, light, and physics have to do with chocolate? Is chocolate actually bad for dogs? And how do competitive chocolatiers create amazing chocolate sculptures for their World Chocolate Masters competitions? The answers to these…
THE SCIENCE OF SWEET CREATIONS
Have you ever wondered why some chocolate bars get white spots or lose their shine? Or why chocolate has that distinctive “snap” when you bite into it? What does reflection, light, and physics have to do with chocolate? Is chocolate actually bad for dogs? And how do competitive chocolatiers create amazing chocolate sculptures for their World Chocolate Masters competitions? The answers to these…
Mysteries of Our Universe at Moorak!
Mysteries of Our Universe The 5/6 class are hosting a Science Night for the wider community and neighbouring schools of the Limestone Coast. Students will take charge of interactive stations to explore the 2025 theme. This hands-on event encourages curiosity, discovery, and STEM-based learning through a variety of activities for guests of all ages to…