The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is a national leader in marine and maritime research. To celebrate National Science Week, the AMC is delighted to provide the Tasmanian community the opportunity to meet some of their pioneering researchers and emerging young PhD students. AMCs diversity and areas of expertise create a unique environment for research reflected…
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Cool Desserts!
Participants will be introduced to the world of polymers by making edible liquid filled pearls that will be used to create a drink or dessert. In another room younger participants will learn how to make a quick ice-cream that they can then add a range of fruit purees for flavouring.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Science Fair
Our Lady Queen of Peace will be showcasing student design and production tasks to parents and friends. Students have worked throughout the term to produce products such a housing options for bees and chickens, lunch boxes using specific materials and for purposes and other design items.
BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia
We are proud to present the second BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia event. Last year’s event was a huge success and was loved by all parents and children alike. This is a great opportunity to instil love of science in young students. Registration is essential. You can also visit our Facebook page or website for further…
Brewing – Ginger Beer
As part of National Science Week we will engage students in learning about the intrinsic role science has in food preparation. Students can participate in making Ginger Beer in their discovery about microorganisms and the fermentation process. We plan to engage the whole college in this learning, providing a range of activities from Prep all…
Two Way Science Day @ Shep
A whole school two-way Science Day where students rotate between different traditional technology and STEM activities throughout the day. Activities will involve community stakeholders including Marthakal Gumurr Rangers; Miwatj Health Clinic; and Yalu Aboriginal Corporation to provide culturally responsive two-way science experiences for our students. As traditional dyes are being prepared in one area of…
An Eggcellent Container
The year is 3021. Food shortages are rampant in the city. Students will role play as product design engineers who have been tasked with designing a food transport system that is able to transport food safely from one country to another. They will need to consider: temperature control ease of transport availability of materials protection…
Brain Break – STELR Program, ATSE
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.
OzHarvest National Science Week Presentation for Schools
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. Food is at our core, saving surplus food from ending up in landfill and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. We believe food is just too precious to waste and every time we throw something away, it’s literally costing us the Earth. We are…
SciVR – Whittlesea
Please note: this activity involves participation at home. SciVR will take you on the hunt for things that go boom. We’ll explore the universe and origins of explosions in space, tracking events as they happen with Prof Alan Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen – astronomers and science communicators at Swinburne University of Technology. New content this…