Celebrating the National Science Week 2022 Schools Theme: Glass: More than meets the eye! WINDOW TO THE WORLD: A STEM STORY Jump through a Window To The World to discover the unsung hero of STEM – Glass! At the heart of the global transformation of communications, technology, medicine, transport and global sustainability is the sandy substance…
Topic: Environment and Nature
A Sip of Science – National Science Week Pre-launch
Kicking off Science Week this year, Science Week has teamed up with Dom and his team of marvellous mixologists at Dom’s Bar in Nightcliff to create a menu of cocktails inspired by local scientists and researchers: Sip on a Seabreeze with a Celebrated Scientist Tackle a Territori-tini with Tropical Technician Grab a Greenant Gin with…
Mini Worlds & Creepy Crawlies
Kyneton Community House Occasional care invite our children to explore the outside yard to discover the mini world under their very noses. An environmental ecologist will run an informative workshop allowing them to explore small areas in the garden (the strawberry patch, the mosses under the trees, grassy areas, underneath the soft-fall etc.) using amplification…
Creepy Cures with Dr Nisharnthi M. Duggan
Join us at Penrith Library this National Science Week for a fascinating talk with Dr. Nisha Duggan from the University of Sydney. Dr. Duggan will be discussing how plant and animal substances can be used to treat and support human health, and specifically her research on the treatment options funnel-web spiders offer stroke patients. This…
Pechakucha
PechaKucha is a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. Our users share ideas and connect with others visually, concisely and memorably. We are redefining authentic human connectivity through inclusive social engagement and technology. The PechaKucha 20×20 presentation format is a slide show of 20 images, each auto-advancing…
Through the Looking Glass – Bringing some STEM sparkle to the red sand desert
Throughout National Science Week students will participate in a variety of activities relating to glass including investigating spinifex resin. Students will create posters and interactive displays of their learning, as well as making a short movie. At the end of the week students will invite their families to come to school for a community sharing…
Country Star Gazing and Nocturnal Animal Studies
Our remote community school is going out with our Elders to learn about the local geology, the nocturnal animals that reside in the Murchison area and the star constellations that have guided our ancestors.
Australian Animals: Saving us and saving them
Australia is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. From fluffy marsupials to deadly spiders, Australia has it all. So how do we protect our diverse creatures and ensure their survival? And could this wide array of species hold any clues for human health? Our researchers are investigating. Dr Carolyn Hogg works to…
Normanton State School Science Event
Normanton State School will be holding a National Science Week event on Friday 19 August. Students from Prep to Year 10 will be involved in hands-on activities, engaging students in biology, chemistry and physics. Students will rotate through a range of activities.
Caring for the Rare
Victoria’s Zoos, Museums and Botanic Gardens are more than interesting places for people to visit - they are also engines of cutting-edge research and field work. Join us for a special online event, streamed live from Victoria’s Parliament House during National Science Week, to hear from the botanists, zoologists and collection managers leading this important work. Find out about…