The big day out for our littlest arts and science lovers is back. Bring a sense of adventure and your favourite teddy bear. Bring the whole family to The Esplanade for a free, fun day like no other. City of Darwin Teddy Bears’ Picnic is an annual institution and this year we’ve planned a morning…
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Biodiversity, Bilbies and Battling Extinction
Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer, Science and Research Breakfast Seminar Series With Professor Carolyn Hogg, The University of Sydney Human activity is dramatically changing the biodiversity of our planet, with over one million species currently under threat of extinction. To solve this problem, science is turning to technology to assess the…
Science Week Story Time
Join us for an un-bee-lievable story time featuring localauthor Sarah Ruth Sutcliff, and her picture book NoStings Attached: The Story of a Very Special Darwin Bee,an educational and delightful tale about these amazingpollinators. After the story, stay for a buzz-tastic Beebot activity inspired by the book. No need to book. See you there!
Science Week Story Time
Join us for an un-bee-lievable story time featuring localauthor Sarah Ruth Sutcliff, and her picture book NoStings Attached: The Story of a Very Special Darwin Bee,an educational and delightful tale about these amazingpollinators. After the story, stay for a buzz-tastic Beebot activity inspired by the book. No need to book. See you there!
Species Survival Workshops
Students will take part in a workshop related to the schools theme of Species Survival – More than just sustainability! Each Stage will explore a different topic from Photosynthesis, Clean Water, Ecosystems and Native Australia. A team led by the school’s Curriculum and Enrichment Coordinator and specialist teacher with a background in science will deliver…
Science Week Story Time
Join us for an un-bee-lievable story time featuring localauthor Sarah Ruth Sutcliff, and her picture book NoStings Attached: The Story of a Very Special Darwin Bee,an educational and delightful tale about these amazingpollinators. After the story, stay for a buzz-tastic Beebot activity inspired by the book. No need to book. See you there!
Prehistoric Bayside – National Science Week panel discussion
Join our expert palaeontologist panel for a fascinating discussion on Australia’s world-renowned fossils. Ben Francischelli is a palaeontologist and curator of Prehistoric Bayside. Ben will introduce audiences to the incredible fossil discoveries in Bayside. You will then hear from some of Australia’s most interesting palaeontologists. Jake Kotevski will discuss Australia’s carnivorous dinosaurs. Astrid O’Connor will look…
Bite Sized Science Activities
Each day during National Science Week, SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre will host a science quarter – a fifteen-minute activity to stimulate minds and satisfy quests for information across a range of science fields. Come along, have fun and share the excitement that science can give.
STEM Jumpstart Program Day: Women in Agriculture and Environment.
To celebrate National Science Week, Perth NRM is hosting the STEM Jumpstart Program Day: Women in Agriculture and Environment. This professional development day, delivered by Value Creators, is designed to raise the capacity of early to mid-career women in agricultural, sustainability and environmental industries and/or women who are looking for future STEM roles. The STEM Jumpstart Program Day will…
Brain Break – Figtree PS
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.