The scientists, keepers and education team at Taronga are looking forward to welcoming students and teachers for National Science Week events, all focused on engaging students in design thinking skills. Students will hear presentations from scientists and keepers about one of Taronga’s legacy species, the regent honeyeater. Students will learn how the science team attempt…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Biggera Waters State School Science Fair Competition
The Biggera Waters State School Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a Scientific Journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science competition. Winning entries will…
Coombabah State School Science Fair Competition
The CSS Science Fair competition is open to all students from Prep to Year 6. Students are invited to submit their entry into the competition. All entries need to be accompanied by a scientific journal. Divisions and categories are the same as the Gold Coast Griffith University Science Competition. Winning entries will be invited to…
Investigating Critical Corridors: Using data to determine dolphin migratory pathways in the region
Kangaroo Island / Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch is a data rich, citizen led, community volunteer project undertaking dolphin research regarding dolphin populations on Kangaroo Island since 2005 and in Victor Harbor SA since 2011. Scientists and dedicated volunteers of all ages collaborate on effective citizen science in research surveys on Ecotourism vessels – Kangaroo Island…
Limurr dharr djiwarr
Our Two-way science team has interpreted this year’s theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries through the lens of looking back to look forward. For this year’s National Science Week, our students will listen to stories from Traditional Owners and knowledge holders about the innovations of Yolŋu people in North East Arnhem Land from pre-colonisation to…
How Plants Work
How Plants Work is an interactive exhibition at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens. All life on earth depends on plants. Using simple observations and experiments, visitors can gain fascinating insights into how it all happens. Explainers are on hand to encourage visitors to explore the expedition and assist with experiments. Topics include: How plants make…
Rewilding
Australians love cuddling up to a koala, and spotting a bilby or platypus in the wild. But our sunburnt country has borne witness to the disappearance of scores of native species over the past hundred years – earning us the nickname ‘extinction central’. From the golden bandicoots in the Strzelecki Desert to the platypuses in…
Rhodes Science Fair
Are you ready for a science-filled adventure that will ignite curiosity in the hearts of your entire family? Look no further than the Rhodes Science Fair, a free community event that promotes lifelong learning and inspires a fun love for science. Get ready to be amazed by the mind-blowing liquid nitrogen show, where expanding balloons…
Earth Conservation x Space Exploration
What’s more important: Earth’s conservation or space exploration? It’s a tough question, and in this interactive event, you choose whether you explore the physics of life and energy on Earth or in space, or both. If exploring the Earth, you can learn about renewable energy and the physics that connects us to the cosmos, or,…
Up Close with Birds of Prey @ Girrawheen Library
What a plume-filled treat! An educational and interactive talk about the latest research projects that cover bird cognition and behaviour and the impact of environmental changes in their habitat. WA Birds of Prey will showcase 5 of their majestic feathered creatures in an interactive presentation. There will be owls, a falcon, and a wedge-tailed eagle….