Marbles are made of glass and have been popular toys for many years. Making a path for a marble to travel down engages students with physics, and explores the concepts of gravity, friction and angles. This is a creative activity that can be taken in different directions depending on your learning objectives and the interests of your students.
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Dr Karl\’s National Science Week Comedy Hour
Australia’s favourite science voice has conquered radio, TV, the lecture hall, and is now turning his sights towards the comedy stage!Heard weekly on triple j popularising science, a veteran of the Midday Show, Good Morning Australia, the Today Show, and Sunrise, and proud author of (so far) 47 books, the only thing that matches his prodigious output is his endless enthusiasm…
Shooting Stars in the Natural Environment
Ever seen a shooting star while standing outside under a starry, starry night? If you’re lucky enough to be looking in the right direction at the right time, you might see one or many shooting stars, even if your local environment has light pollution present. But what exactly are shooting stars? Are they random or…
iNaturalist: Be a Local Nature Hero
Love nature? Want to learn more about our environment? Want to get involved with the global conservation effort? Want to have a nice walk in the park? Join Your Library Ecologist and Entomologist Luis Mata for a walk in the park where we learn how to use the iNaturalist app to contribute to conservation and…
Sensational Science
Join Rose & Sally at Yarra Junction Library for 3 experiments: Lava Lamps; Stick to it; and Who’s Got Gas? For ages 6-12.
STEAM Activities @ Bayswater Library
Join Linda at Bayswater Library to make Lava Lamps, Dry Erase Figures and Balloon Rockets. For ages 8-12.
Star Constellation Projections at Miller’s Homestead
Come along to Miller’s Homestead and learn about constellations and make your own constellation projector. For ages 6 – 12.
Butterfly Botany: The science of butterfly food
Through Butterfly Botany: The Science of Butterfly Food, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary at Kuranda aims to grow participant’s love and interest of science and in particular botany. Scientific talks will be held by our resident butterfly experts and will focus on caterpillar food, where it is found, why it is important to the lifecycle of…
STEAM Storytime @ Your Library
Check out our STEAM story times which include stories and hands-on activities.
Creative Technology Hub: Drop-in sessions
Join us for an introduction on what is on offer at the Creative Technology Hub @ Seaworks. Laser cutting, 3D printing and scanning, electronics, robotics, CNC wood carving and a whole host of software. No bookings required, for people aged 13+.