The Gardens presents an exhibition and display of natural forms of glass, curated by lapidarist and Gardens volunteer, Gillian Stewart. Although most people think of glass as being an artificially made material, it is also found the natural world. Meteorite impacts melt silica in Earth’s crust that rains down as glassy pebbles called tektites. Lava,…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Whole School Marble Run Challenge Day
The Marble Run Challenge day will run for one whole day and include students from Kinder through to Year 6. The day will include an introduction to glass and marbles followed by viewing and discussing examples of marble runs. Students will then work in small groups within their stage to design and create a marble…
Science Week at Sanderson – Glass
In association with National Science Week’s theme of Glass: More than meets the eye, Sanderson Middle School will host a variety of experiments and activities over the course of the week. Events will be held in the H-Block (Science & Maths Domain). Activities will include experiments and activities such as trivia, where students will have…
Launch of National Science Week 2022 – Celebrating First Nations Sciences of the Land
National Science Week is Australia’s annual national celebration of science and technology. It’s a chance for all Australians to meet our scientists, do science, and celebrate its crucial role in Australia’s society and economy. Each year, a vast array of events run across the nation to give more Australians the chance to get involved in…
Hale School Science Week Shadow Glow Wall
Wall prepared with glow in the dark paint in a dark room that will capture shadows when used in conjunction with a camera flash or can be used to create images using a projector or UV flashlights.
Glass and Clay Creations
Explore the materials of clay and glass in this creative workshop led by ceramicist Vicki Robinson. Children will learn how to combine the two different materials and create a unique art piece to take home.
Crazy Kaleidoscope Craft
In this hands-on craft class will will make crazy patterns with hand-made kaleidoscopes. Using beads and found natural objects, children will construct and decorate their own kaleidoscopes and learn how reflection and light work.
Bottlenecked: Recycling bottles into local roads
Fiona Schreures, Resource Recovery Projects Coordinator from Shoalhaven City Council had a dilemma. What do you do with a 10,000 tonne mountain of stockpiled, dirty contaminated glass waste (fines) that no none wants to recycle and you don’t want to landfill? Wash it of course! Shoalhaven City Council developed a solution to clean and recycle…
Glass Houses: Turning glass into concretre
Professor Tim McCarthy, Director of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre at the University of Wollongong, is passionate about Sustainable Engineering and Engineering Education. Tim will share how his research and practice expands the sustainable future of construction by finding ways to use waste glass as a productive ingredient in building materials such as lightweight concrete.
Mind-Blowing Glass: How glassblowing has captivated art & science
The unique properties of glass have captivated artists and scientists for millennia. Glass beads first appeared around 4,500 years ago and since that time glass has both relied upon and driven advancements across scientific and creative realms. Contemporary art and design curator, Holly Williams will discuss the role glass has played in our philosophical and…