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: Archaeology and Antiquity
Let’s Dig into Archaeology
Listen to two inspirational archaeologists talk about their research and personal journey in archaeology – finding unmarked graves, how climate change has impacted human history and even archaeology on the Moon. Be part of the conversation and discover how the techniques, equipment and ways to research archaeology have evolved over time and what the future…
Megafauna at Yulara
Dr Adam Yates, of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, will be giving a public talk in the Arkani Theatre at Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, NT. The talk covers the origin of Australia’s red-centre, in particular how our unique Australian animals responded to the great drying that began about 10 million years…
Northfield Primary’s 2023 Science Expo
Over the past 6 weeks, Year 5 and Year 6 students have been working together in groups of 3 or 4 to research a scientific topic of their choice and have chosen a relevant science experiment to showcase. On 15 August, they will all come together in the gymnasium and present their research, show their…
Sydney Science Trail Excursions
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Australian Museum are bringing school teachers and students another jam-packed science experience during National Science Week, 14 – 18 August. With a fantastic new program for 2023, the Sydney Science Trail excursion for schools will feature a science Expo, shows or Talking Science panels, a self-guided tour and interactive STEM workshops for both…
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.
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.
Darwin Middle School Future Innovators Event
Innovations and Inventions Competition What is an invention? Inventions are original applications of technology which solve a problem. The scope for inventions is limited only by your imagination. You are asked to apply your knowledge of science to make an invention. Your invention may be a new device, method or process that has not existed…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! was launched in 2006 by the SA Coordinating Committee of National Science Week as a single day event in a modest 2,400 m2 space. Over 16 years it has grown into a suite of 3 separate events held over 3 days in over 16,000 m2 at the Adelaide Showground. It is held in…