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.
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The Reception, Quality and Evaluation of Scientific Evidence in Australian Courts
What are the differences between scientific evidence and legal proof—and how do we navigate different types of evidence in Australian courts? You are invited to join an online symposium held in collaboration between the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Law. Join a panel of experts from scientific and legal fields, chaired by The Hon Justice Virginia…
Keep Those Toys Afloat
Via remote learning, school students are encouraged to build a floating vessel out of foil, and they need to see how many Lego, Duplo or Mobilo characters or blocks they can balance on the vessel before it sinks or tips.
Things Are Looking Up
Humula Public school will host an aviation, space and exploration event Things Are Looking Up. Students and teachers will conduct a series of presentations and practical activities that explore the miracle of flight. Drawing inspiration from the recent Demo 2 Space X mission, our underlying message is that in dark times, a positive vision for…
Satellite Selfie – Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
During National Science Week, a MAXAR high-resolution satellite will be taking images of the NT. The satellite will be passing over Darwin and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School will be joining this giant space art event over the Northern Territory. On 17 August, the NT will become a big canvas that can be seen from space.
Pandemic in Parramatta: Historical reflections
Join us for an online exhibition reflecting upon the City of Parramatta’s responses to two pandemics, one hundred years apart. By exploring archival Council correspondence files relating to the pneumonic influenza, or “Spanish ‘Flu”, pandemic of 1919 we are able to discover and reflect upon the historic civic responses to issues affecting us today including public hygiene, quarantine,…
Written in the Stars: Astronomy in Parramatta
Join us for a virtual tour to discover the fascinating history of astronomy in Parramatta. We will explore the story behind Governor Brisbane’s observatory, constructed in 1821, the remnants of which still stand in Parramatta Park today, and share the tragic, but uplifting, story behind the “Catalogue of 7385 Stars from observations made at the observatory in Parramatta”,…
Renewable Energy Innovators in the Huon Valley: Virtual Tour
This on-line Science trail in the Huon Valley will feature 4 videos showcasing renewable energy innovators in the Huon Valley sharing their visions and creative solutions to our energy needs. This will include a micro hydro, a tracking solar system, an off-grid business utilising waste products including biodiesel and waste wood, a pellet mill and…
Solar Cooking- Hot Stuff
There is far more solar energy reaching the earth’s surface each day than we use in our factories, homes and vehicles. But we are not very good at capturing this energy. Find out about a small but practical way of using solar energy. Solar cookers are a good, simple example of what we can do…
HOT TIPS: Saving Energy at Home with Matt Ruffin
High energy bills? Want to be more energy efficient at home? Energy expert Matt Ruffin will share with you his tips on how you can save energy at home. He will show different kinds of insulation, draught sealing, double and triple glazed windows, insulating curtains and blinds and the comparative efficiency of different types of…