Science and stories from takayna. Rainforests, masked owls, Huon pines. The Bob Brown Foundation is hosting a night for takayna. An evening of talks, tales, and film to celebrate ancient takayna / Tarkine. Music by Soda Lite with Moran Wiesel. Learn about the Tasmanian Masked Owl, Huon pines and temperate rainforest, the landmark Moshinsky Federal Court…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Glass: The Science Fair
To celebrate National Science Week, a lunchtime science fair will be held in the Hannans Primary School library. The science fair’s focus will be the entries of students from Years 1 – 6. Students from Year 1 to 2 will create a science poster around a topic or theme of their choice. Students from Years…
Sea-ing the Future: How the oceans can help us combat climate change
Join curator Emily Jateff in conversation with Professor Chris Turney, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research at UTS, as they discuss everything from deep time to current and future ecological impacts of climate change. Learn about scientific breakthroughs and the prospect of a zero-carbon economy for Australia. Tickets include a drink on arrival and access to…
Science Meets Art: An evening of Sonification and Music
Dr Mark Temple from Western Sydney University uses audio for science data analyses. As a former musician who played drums with Indie rock band The Hummingbirds, Mark began turning human DNA sequences into audio by assigning each genetic letter to a computer-generated musical note. The audio sonically represents various genomic features. Mark has sonifed the Coronavirus…
Brains with Beers
Do you want to drink an amazing independently brewed craft beer, take in some science, and remain environmentally responsible all at the same time? Come to Yeerongpilly’s premier Brewer, Helios Brewing Company, for the inaugural Brains with Beers session. Alisha Steward will talk about her work studying our fresh water sources and presiding over the…
Weird Water Science Show
Join Science Alive at CREEC to celebrate National Science Week. Explore the wacky, wet and wonderful world of water. There’s nothing like it. It really is nature’s magician. Find out how it is slippery and sticky at the same time, how it makes bubbles, powers rockets and keeps our earth cool. For children 4 –…
Native Bee Workshop
Discover our awesome native bees during National Science Week. Learn about their vital contribution to natural ecosystems, how you can contribute to their survival and how to make bee homes to put in your garden. For children and adults.
STEM Workshop: Futuristic approach in education to fulfill the demand for rapidly changing skill and knowledge
STEMician will hold a workshop for Foundation to Year 4 students as an inclusive day long weekend program designed to help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM. We aim to help propel young children of regional community into STEM by introducing them to a range of interactive and fun…
Science Day at Charthouse Primary School
On Science Friday, groups of Year 5 and 6 students will set up a presentation table, and present their investigations to all the students in the school and to their parents. Students are encouraged to present their findings in an interesting way, which may involve hands-on investigations, presentations and demonstrations, including virtual demonstrations. This is an opportunity for…
Prehistoric Picnic
It’s been a while – 65 million years, actually – since the land echoed with the footsteps of dinosaurs. Now, thanks to Erth, Sydney’s world-famous dinorecreationists, these majestic creatures will once again walk amongst us. The picturesque lawns of the Museum and Art Gallery of NT are the perfect picnic ground for a prehistoric pack…