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Free online screening: A Plastic Ocean – 22 minute condensed version

Each minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck of rubbish enters the worlds oceans, estimated to cause the death of over a million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals and turtles every year. As humans, we aren’t immune to the impacts of our addiction to plastic, with scientists predicting that we are eating a credit card size…

Swim with the Giant Australian Cuttlefish – Virtual tour

An internationally unique marine phenomena occurs from May to August each year, in the cold water of Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park near Whyalla. This amazing annual event is the aggregation of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish, who migrate to the rocky coastline with one thing on their mind, to breed. The Giant Australian Cuttlefish is…

Swim with the Giant Australian Cuttlefish – Virtual Tour

An internationally unique marine phenomena occurs from May to August each year, in the cold water of Upper Spencer Gulf Marine Park near Whyalla. This amazing annual event is the aggregation of the Giant Australian Cuttlefish, who migrate to the rocky coastline with one thing on their mind, to breed. The Giant Australian Cuttlefish is…

Australia’s International Space Race

Australia has always punched above it weight in science, technology & engineering and our foray into the international space race has been no different. With the creation of the Australian Space Agency in 2018 we have only strengthened our position on the global stage, forging new opportunities and allowing us to work more collaboratively across…

Kalgoorlie Primary School Big Watermelon Experiment

Have you ever wondered how many rubber bands it takes to implode a watermelon? Students will utilise predictions, plans, dependent and independent variables, measurements, even a little mathematics to determine how many elastic bands are required to implode a watermelon. The Big Watermelon Experiment is a mass science experiment for all the schools students, that seeks to…

Hervey Bay SHS Food and Science Spectacular

During Friday Recess 1, students will be able to participate in a range of activities from blowing up marshmallows, tasting food made from bugs, milky way swirls and a whole lot more. Participating students will go into the draw to win their very own microscope.

Deakin University – LIVE Panel – Explore Science Careers

Live Panel – Explore Science Careers Meet real scientists and industry professionals studying and working in different areas with years theme Food: Different by Design. Hear about their career journeys as you explore the many jobs available in science and learn about different pathways. Suitable for secondary students and families.

Deakin University – Magical Dancing Popcorn

Create dancing popcorn magic in your kitchen with just two secret pantry ingredients. For this workshop you will need: jar (between pairs / small groups)  500 ml water vinegar  popcorn kernels  baking soda  measuring Spoons/cups science book / writing pad to write predictions and results  Suitable for Years 3 – 6.

Deakin University – Backyard Bird Watch & Art

Learn about birds in your own backyard, their different features and how to identify them through drawing and colouring. For this workshop you will need: drawing paper coloured pencils/textas bird field guide (optional) Suitable for Years 3 – 6.