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…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Hands-on Science!
Celebrate Science Week with this hands-on workshop that explores creativity and discovery. Activities include making super bounce balls, polymer slime, instant snow, sherbet and ending on a liquid nitrogen show and ice cream. All activities are hands on and fun! Explore our collection and discover more about fun science activities here. Ages 5-12 We may…
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.
Science and Engineering Challenge – Mount Gambier
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Through the Challenge, students experience aspects of science and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment. The aim is to have these students consider STEM…
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…
National Science Week at Debney Meadows
To celebrate Science Week the students at Debney Meadows will participate in a series of rotations in which they will complete and celebrate science based tasks. Students will be able to invite their families to participate in these rotations and learn together. Student will explore a wide range of concepts from eco systems to coding.
The Art in Science
Throughout the week, all students within the education support centre will be given the opportunity to create artworks using a range of scientific processes. Examples are painting with magnets, recycled bottle flower sculptures, chromatography, centrifugal force art, natural dye for tie-dyed fabrics, rainbow paper from thin film interference. Students will rotate through different scientific activities…