Topic: Chemistry and Materials

SCOPE – Science Can Open People\’s Eyes

Discover the tiny wonders of the Territory! SCOPE is a photomicrography (the art of taking photos through a microscope) competition, giving Territorians the opportunity to explore the tiniest details of the Territory. Sixty smartphone microscope converters will be distributed to 30 remote and rural schools and libraries, giving kids the opportunity to explore the world…

SCOPE – Science Can Open People’s Eyes

Discover the tiny wonders of the Territory! SCOPE is a photomicrography (the art of taking photos through a microscope) competition, giving Territorians the opportunity to explore the tiniest details of the Territory. Sixty smartphone microscope converters will be distributed to 30 remote and rural schools and libraries, giving kids the opportunity to explore the world…

Science After Dark

Science After Dark is a science fair run at the Museum of the Goldfields each year over National Science Week. The event showcases what mining companies, the council and other organisations in the region are doing. The objective of this program is to encourage an interest in science among the public and encourage children to be…

Heathfield Primary School Science Expo

The grand event will start at 10am with a dynamic science show from SciWorld called Fire and Ice. Our younger scientists from local kindergartens and playgroup will follow a trail around the school and participate in a range of hands-on activities from bubble blowing to animal holding. The afternoon will be open for the parent…

The Big Bloody Experiment

It’s something we all have, but do you know what’s in your blood and how it works. Dr Rob teams up with the Red Cross Lifeblood team to explore kids’ fascinations with scabs, bruises and wounds. Part special effects workshop, part science experimenting but one bloody good time! The Big Bloody Experiment is a great way…

Weird Science with SciWorld

Is it real? Or just plain weird? Follow the world of science at its best. See some amazing experiments like pH testing, making plastic cups cluck like chickens and making Oobleck slime or do some of your own. It is about tricks, illusions and just plain weird but fascinating science. You are guaranteed fun while…

Science @ Central

The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ Central event on Saturday 19 August.  Come along to the Armidale Central Shopping Centre and find our UNE Discovery pop-up science stall. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play with…

The Emmaus ELC Science Week Extravaganza

Our National Science Week Extravaganza will include: a bouncing bubble experiment – looking at the effects of surface tension, gravity, and force sink or float experiment – looking at density and whether a range of different items from nature sink or float in different mediums (water, sugar solution, salt solution)   composting display – looking…

Yakult Science & Lab Skills Workshop

Yakult is committed to improving and providing a link between education and the food industry. This unique Lab Skills Workshop is ideal for your budding scientist. Attendees will be guided as they carry out simulated scientific testing used to ensure Yakult’s high-quality drink. Each session runs for approximately 90 minutes. This includes a free factory…