Ian Clifford, President of Lighthouses Australia, will share how lighthouse lenses work. 2022 coincides with the 200th anniversary of the invention of the Fresnel lens used in lighthouses around the world. This is a great opportunity to remind locals and tourists of the remarkable history that is held in more than 300 lighthouses and maritime…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Cool Science!
What’s cooler than a Melbourne winter? Cool Science! Join us for an afternoon of frozen, scien-trific fun as we explore some seriously cool substances and the strange things they can do. An entertaining show from an experienced science presenter and some hands-on activities to try for school age kids and their families. Afternoon tea provided….
Discussions & Dragons
Join the team behind the TRPG-meets-science podcast ‘Dungeons & Doctorates’ for a chat about all things at the boundary between science and entertainment, from DnD to other TTRPG’s and beyond. Jump into the Twitch chat to ask your questions of our panellists and participate in the discussion as we unpack science’s place in popular culture….
Marble Run Challenge
Marbles are made of glass and have been popular toys for many years. Making a path for a marble to travel down engages students with physics, and explores the concepts of gravity, friction and angles. This is a creative activity that can be taken in different directions depending on your learning objectives and the interests of your students.
Dr Karl\’s National Science Week Comedy Hour
Australia’s favourite science voice has conquered radio, TV, the lecture hall, and is now turning his sights towards the comedy stage!Heard weekly on triple j popularising science, a veteran of the Midday Show, Good Morning Australia, the Today Show, and Sunrise, and proud author of (so far) 47 books, the only thing that matches his prodigious output is his endless enthusiasm…
Sensational Science
Join Rose & Sally at Yarra Junction Library for 3 experiments: Lava Lamps; Stick to it; and Who’s Got Gas? For ages 6-12.
STEAM Activities @ Bayswater Library
Join Linda at Bayswater Library to make Lava Lamps, Dry Erase Figures and Balloon Rockets. For ages 8-12.
UNSW Science Week School Tour
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My Science Rulz, Your Science Droolz
Join us for a fun night of science and cheeky debate between four teams representing different types of exciting STEM fields: chemistry, marine biology and biomedical science will battle it out against last year’s winner and defending champion, mathematics. Each team will make their case as to why their science is the best while making…
Gosford Pre-school Science Week
Our pre-school will be participating in National Science Week and the children will have the opportunity to participate in a range of hands on experiments whilst learning about First Nations science and sustainability.