What happens when you combine David Attenborough’s gravitas with Barry White’s sex appeal and a giant vat of slime? You get the Sex on the Beach Science Show! Prepare for a deep-dive into the fascinating world of animal reproduction in the ocean. Cheer on a flatworm penis-fencing competition, learn what human snogging tells us about…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Mowbray Heights Primary School Biennial Science Fair
Every two years our two large meeting halls are transformed into a Science Fair extravaganza. Staff, both teaching and support, provide a hands on activity table which is accessed throughout a day by our 550 students. The overall theme for the event is about glass, but the tables do not have to reflect this. We…
Northern Support School Science Show
Student Leaders from our K-12 Special Education facility will be creating an action-packed science show to engage learners across the grades and build enthusiasm for STEM. They will be exploring biological, earth, space, physical & chemical sciences and demonstrating what scientific inquiry looks like for our diverse range of learners. In addition to filming a…
Festival of Bright Ideas 2022
FOBI is Tasmania’s largest public STEM event with more than 40 hands-on activities and workshops under one roof. There is also a mainstage program featuring some of Australia’s favourite science performers. Check out our website for all the details. Tickets are available online. There are 3 sessions available to attend at 9:00 am, 11:30 am…
Crystal Clear
Crystal Clear will be a series of events for our school community running from 15 to 19 August. Throughout the week, each year level from Foundation through to Year 10 will take their turn at visiting the Science Laboratory for an age-appropriate double lesson of fun, hands-on science experiments and glass-themed design challenges aimed at…
A Trip to a Southern Tasmanian Beach and Marine Discovery Centre
This event is designed for new migrants to Tasmania, to enjoy a trip to a local beach and the Marine Discovery Centre, to learn about our natural marine wonders, threats such as micro and macro plastics in the marine environment and what can be done to alleviate these threats. We will do a citizen science…
Let’s Get Sustainable
Communities for Children SE Tasmania have joined forces with The Resource Co-Op to put on a series of workshops across the Brighton, Central Highlands, Derwent Valley and Southern Midlands that will share a love of recycling, up cycling, composting and all things sustainable with families that have children aged 7-12. We are still finalising details,…
The Ugly Bug Ball
Minibeast scavenger hunt: Search for bugs on a bushwalk. Use bug cards to learn some things about the creatures that inhabit our world. Record discoveries with an iPad or display corresponding cards. Bug card story writing/telling prompt: Choose a bug card and make up a story about that creature in the storytelling tent. Find out…
Junior Keeper Experience
Get involved in National Science Week by discovering The Science of the Bee in the heart of where it all takes place. Join us on Saturday 13 or Sunday 14 August for a taste of what is involved in working behind the scenes at Wing’s Wildlife Park – home to the largest collection of Tasmanian wildlife…
Snowy Hydro Solar Energy and Renewables Virtual Panel
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic energy company leading the charge to a renewable energy future. The combination of our hydro assets along with contracted wind and solar energy provide