Topic: Energy and Transport

Through the Looking Glass

Inspiring Australia Queensland is proud to present an immersive online program of experiments, activities, science vlogs and more In celebration of National Science Week and the school theme Glass: More than meets the eye, the Queensland National Science Week Committee will reignite the Inspiring Australia Queensland website to deliver an immersive online experience that teaches…

Make a Light Bulb

Though LED light bulbs are common now, the incandescent light bulb was such a useful invention it has come to symbolise innovation itself. It’s even on the National Science Week logo! Much attention is paid to the material used in the light bulb filament. Edison famously tried hundreds before having success with carbonised bamboo. Tungsten filaments have been in use in light…

Glass Blowing with Bunsen Burners

Glass is made up of silica, which is a high-quality type of sand. Other materials, such as metals and metal oxides, are added to silica to lower the melting point of the mixture. Glassblowers mix these ingredients to make a batch of glass, which they will melt in a furnace in their workshop. The batch…

100 Climate Conversations Martin Green: Pioneering solar

In 1983, Martin Green led a team that invented the PERC cell, a solar power technology that allows more sunlight to be captured and turned into electricity. This innovation, further developed by Green and his team, is now used in over 90 per cent of global silicon solar module production. Green is in conversation with…

Live from the Lab: In Conversation

Join us on Wednesday 17 August for a captivating evening, where researchers and musicians involved in Live from the Lab (LFTL), reveal the personal stories behind the science, breakdown the wonders and complexity and draw out the connections and emotions captured in the new musical compositions. Hosted by Associate Professor Alice Motion. Live from the…

Glass is Everywhere

Glass will be the focus of National Science Week at Wellington Community Children’s Centre this year. We will examine the large array of glass items and have a hands on display. The educators at our preschool will run experiments each day, explaining the wonder of science.  

Centre for Organic Electronics: Virtual laboratory tour

Come and visit the pilot scale roll-to-roll (R2R) print facility at the Centre for Organic Electronics. In this webinar we will give you a virtual tour of our laboratory where solar cells and sensors are printed using R2R equipment. You’ll get to learn about the science and engineering behind these exciting technologies as well as hear…

Wind Things

Find out what it takes to lift-off and discover how an aeroplane can fly… and much more. In this workshop we will explore the science of flight through a series of construction activities to take home. Investigate the roles of lift, drag, thrust and weight to explain how things fly. For ages 5 to 12….

From Past to Present

Colour, Chemistry and Culture 1:15-3pm Suitable for ages 7-13 Discover how Hellenic and Islamic civilisations coloured their world. Explore the chemistry of pigments, paints, inks and dyes as you make your own ancient Greek egg tempera paint fresco and iron gall ink calligraphy masterpiece.     Coding for Kids 3-4pm Suitable for ages 6+ Imagine, design…