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Stories for budding scientists – That’s RAD! Science

My mum is a parasite scientist. That’s RAD! Join Professor Kathy Andrews from Griffith University as she tells stories of the amazing and sometimes weird world of parasites and about the jobs of scientists who study them. You’ll find out about parasites that can be found in poo, head-lice and, Kathy’s favorite, malaria parasites. You’ll…

Stories for budding scientists – That’s RAD! Science

My mum is a parasite scientist. That’s RAD! Join Professor Kathy Andrews from Griffith University as she tells stories of the amazing and sometimes weird world of parasites and about the jobs of scientists who study them. You’ll find out about parasites that can be found in poo, head-lice and, Kathy’s favorite, malaria parasites. You’ll…

National Science Week with the Goethe-Institut

The Goethe-Institut has a selection of online science films and videos, DIY science experiments and quizzes that schools can access for free during National Science Week. The resources are great for interdisciplinary activities that combine STEM and German. Most materials are available in German and English. As a highlight during Science Week the documentary feature film “Checker…

Celebrating Our Marine Environments – Underwater with Arduino

Join Techspace Learning online and investigate our local water environments whilst also learning about Arduino and basic programming skills. There are some basic mathematics and science principles used in this session. Suitable for ages 10+. All participants need to have access to a computer. There is a limit of one Arduino kit per family.

Brain Break – Charles Campbell College

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.

How Plants Work

Discover! How Plants Work is an interactive exhibition designed for primary and high school students and adults. The exhibition features illustrated information about plants and a range of plant specimens. A range of simple observations and experiments are set up for visitors to perform. Guides and explainers will be available to assist visitors.  

Brain Break – The Glennie School Junior Years

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.

Brain Break – Charles Campbell College

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.

SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)

In National Science Week meet parasites and the ANU researchers studying them, through a series of videos, blogs and games. Learn what a parasite is and take a close look at these amazing critters – some 100 times smaller than the eye can see and others the length of a swimming pool! Learn how ANU…