Storytime: Science Week

Join us for storytime at the Playford Library to celebrate National Science Week. Read some scientific stories, sing some songs, and explore stations with experiments and investigations for children aged 2-5 years.

Berry Springs School – Science in the Park

Science in the Park will celebrate the many roles that science plays in our lives as well as being a part of our sustainable future. Students will take part in a week long expo at the Territory Wildlife Park providing opportunities for students and community members to develop their interest in science through different activities,…

Through the Looking Glass

Through the Looking Glass will run for one whole day, involving mainstream and ESC students (K-6). The day will include rotational PBL activities integrated through Literacy, HASS, STEAM, Science, Art, Music and Indonesian which have been adapted from the Glass resource book. Students will have a Glass Footprint Passport that will be stamped at each…

Prawn to Be Wild: A science treasure hunt

Prawn to Be Wild: A Science Treasure Hunt is a family-friendly activity exploring how science is used in Australia’s Northern Prawn Fishery.  Families will collect a treasure map and work sheet from the registration point. The map will guide participants to complete a series of science-based activities at locations within the Peninsula Lawns. Navigate the…

The Emmaus ELC Science Week Extravaganza

Our National Science Week Extravaganza will include: bubble experiment – looking at the effects of surface tension, gravity, and force sink or float experiment – looking at density and whether a range of different fruits sink or float in different mediums (water, sugar solution, salt solution)   composting display – looking at the decomposition of…

Rhodes Science Fair

Do you have a budding scientist at home? Perhaps a botanist, physicist, or astronomer? Join City of Canada Bay Libraries this National Science Week for a fun-filled day of talks, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages! Whether you want to learn more about the critters in your own backyard, explore the wonders of the stars above…

Scouts Physics STE(A)M Challenge

STEM Leaders from across Australia are partnering with Fizzics Education, to deliver SciScouts: Physics! Celebrate National Science Week by adding STEM activities to your Term 3 program. Join Scouts from all around Australia for our program in August. We are currently preparing some fantastic physics resources ready for you to run with your unit. Inspired?…

The Fabulous, Freaky, and Fierce World of Female Reproduction

Think the vagina is a simple tube? Think again. Come and explore our 3D animal vaginas as we regale you with wacky and unexpected tales of female animal reproduction. Vaginas are anything but simple receptacles and female animals are not the passive players they have been made out to be. Learn about multi-chambered vaginas and…

Hunter Science Festival

Demonstrations of the diverse activities of the members of the Hunter Innovation & Science Hub. The Hunter Innovation and Science Hub is a network of organisations within the Hunter that collaborate to deliver ongoing community science engagement programs, including during National Science Week.