This will be our first science fair with the aim of hosting the same event each year. This event presents a chance for our students to showcase and celebrate the excellent Science work students have done this year. Students from year 7 to Year 10 present their depth study, models and innovations for judging by…
Topic: Environment and Nature
The Great Escape
The Great Escape is an escape room designed around each of the four science topics taught in our senior secondary school (Year 11-12) and run for 1 week, with 1 hour time slots to escape our STEaM room. In keeping with the theme of innovation, student participants need to solve the puzzles within 40 minutes…
Science Play Matters at White Rock Playful Playgroup
>Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup on Monday 14 August at White Rock State School. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for your free Play…
Automate Every Drop
Year 11 Agriculture students will do a Zoom-based workshop to learn about Arduino irrigation control systems and plant sensors so that they can configure a system to irrigate plants in different growing environments in a more sustainable and manageable manner.
Science Play Matters at Woorabinda Playgroup
Play Matters Australia is hosting a free National Science Week Playgroup on Tuesday 8 August at Woorabinda State School. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for a free Play Matters…
LIFT OFF! – Wallsend Library
Kick off National Science Week with a bang! We are holding LIFT OFF! at Wallsend Library on Sunday 13 August from 11am – 2.30pm, and it’s free for everyone. Science Shows Start the day with one of two incredible Balloons and Bubbles science shows from the University of Newcastle SMART team (11am or 12.30pm). Suitable for all ages. Book…
Understanding Scientific Knowledge and Sustainable Practices for Gathering Bush Tucker and Medicines
Join us as we celebrate National Science Week by providing this unique opportunity to gain further understanding of scientific knowledge and sustainable practices for gathering bush tucker and bush medicines. This live webinar will provide valuable insights from an Aboriginal cultural knowledge holder and expert in bush tucker. Uncle Bruce Morgan a proud Batjala man…
How Can First Nations Innovation and Invention Knowledge Contribute to the Sustainability of Future Industries?
This National Science Week join us for a unique opportunity to gain further understanding of First Nations innovation and invention knowledge and how it can contribute to the sustainability of future industries. This live webinar will provide valuable insights from a proud Aboriginal man who has extensive experience working in community development, education, conservation and…
The Physics and Chemistry of First Nations Innovations and Inventions
Join us as we celebrate National Science Week and gain further understanding of First Nations innovation and invention knowledge and how these demonstrate a deep understanding of physics and chemistry behind creating First Nations tools and weapons. This live webinar will provide valuable insights from a proud Wiradjuri man who has worked alongside Elders to…
Beaker Street Festival Headline Program – Tim Flannery & Robyn Williams
Connecting with the unconvinced. Two legendary science communicators in conversation about how to change minds in a world of denialism, disinformation, and deep fakes. Our MC for this event will be Lord Mayor Councillor Anna Reynolds. Immediately following this performance, the audience and speakers will be invited across the street to Beaker Street’s Festival Hub…