What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Indigenous Science Experience….
Topic: Agriculture
Kaarakin Black Cockatoos @ Clarkson Library
An educational and interactive talk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre is the only centre dedicated purely to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the three threatened and endemic species of black cockatoos that inhabit southwest…
Innovation Fueled Lunch Breaks
This year for National Science Week our senior students and staff will run engaging and age-appropriate innovative STEM activities with our R-9 students across two 45-minute lunch breaks. Stations will be set up in our biology lab and will showcase current innovation in the areas of, alternative energy and fuel cells, food sources, connecting our…
Arludo’s National Game Design Challenge
Help your students design and submit an idea for Arludo’s next big science game. National winners will receive 3 months of mentoring while watching their game come to life. Arludo’s National Game Design Challenge will teach students in Years 3-6 how to design a video game, including how to pick a scientific topic or question,…
A Look at Some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson, U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on our top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives. Bookings essential.
Food Down to a Science
Science Night at Waite Join us at the Waite Campus as we untangle the science behind agriculture, food and wine through an evening of interactive talks, tastings and more. This event will have scientists trying to test your knowledge through ‘two truths, one lie’ and feature talks on common misconceptions relating to food and nutrition,…
A Look at some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson, U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on our top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives.
A Look at some of our Top Women Scientists with Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson, U3A lecturer, will lead a discussion on our top women scientists from around the world, their discoveries and inventions from antiquity till now, and how these women have shaped our lives.
Circular Head Science Gig 2023
A night of fun for all the family. Come and explore the activities provided by local educators, businesses and reps from industry and learn along the way. Local school competition entries will also be displayed on the night so that students can show their families the great work they have been completing. Grab your friends…
BRIGHT IDEAS poetry blog
Can you write a poem about SCIENCE? It might be about an amazing invention or discovery, famous scientist or your favourite piece of technology. From the humble wheel to the invisible magic of wi-fi, clever concepts in science are woven into our way of life. Try thinking of some you can’t do without, or list…