Come Face to Face with the science of death this Science Week. Tender Canberra is joining forces with Phil Up On Science to bring you the insider information on that which is inescapable. It’s the ultimate journey, and for many of us our biggest fear. This month we delve into how it happens and what…
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Science Week at Cobram Library
Marshmallow Catapults Tuesday 17 August 4pm-5pm A creative activity with sweet rewards. Ozobot and Beebot Robots Wednesday 18 August 4pm-5pm Have fun with pocket-sized coding robots. Intro to Coding Thursday 19 August 4pm-5pm Come and try coding with Scratch Jr and a variety of other apps.
Stepping into Science
You can start your learning journey to a life of science at any age. Three courageous Novocastrians show the way: Kiara Harrison will take us into her Honours research into human infertility; Harry Callen will describe the journey from lectures into the fieldwork of environmental engineering; and Willow Forsythe will let us know what it…
Creating Zoo Homes – Do try this at home
Good, modern zoos have come a long way since the concrete and metal exhibits of the past. These days, we know a key component of an animal’s welfare is tied to its immediate surroundings, so creating the perfect homes for the animals in Zoos SA’s care takes a lot of planning, care, science and species-specific…
Wild Homes – Reintroducing and protecting species in the wild
It takes hard work, strong partnerships and some serious science to save species from extinction. Join Zoos SA’s Conservation Manager as she explains how we go about protecting, breeding and reintroducing species back into the wild. Some of the fascinating animals you’ll hear about include the adorable Brush-tailed Bettong, who is considered an ‘ecosystem engineer’…
Annesley Junior School – Celebrating Science Week
We will be celebrating National Science Week with hands on experiences for each student of the school, ranging from the Early Learning Centre to Year 7. As students visit the Science space they will be encouraged to explore food in a range of different ways. They will use their senses to examine food, bake bread,…
The Wholesome Show: The Ground Beneath Our Feet!
We’re used to the ground beneath our feet being pretty steady. Every morning we get up and – unless there’s an earthquake – it’s pretty much where we left it. But we know that everything under us is moving. Slowly, slowly moving. Australia for example is packing up and heading north at 5cm a year….
Science Showcase and STEM Morning
Students from Holy Trinity Lutheran School are opening their doors to a night of hands-on science activities and learning. Students will share their investigations and provide chances for visitors to experience a range of learning. Have fun with physics, exploring forces and how they impact us and the world Explore how our body systems work…
Armidale Marble Run
Whole school activity where the students work in vertical groups and create sections of a marble run, that is joined together at the end and marbles sent down.
Ursula Hall Science Show
A science show for on campus residents of Ursula Hall at Australian National University containing a mix of try-it-at-home science demos as well as a few more explosive demo’s that seek to inspire student’s to consider how science can relate to them in the every day, not just in study. It also acts as an…