A week of science activities, competitions, a quiz and various events each day. Monday Recess Mr Errington and Miss Bulley presenting a colourful eruption of exothermic reaction Kkown as the Elephant toothpaste. Lunch Watch Mr Erringtion crush a 40 gallon oil drum right before your eyes. Tuesday Recess Mr Skillen will summon a fire snake…
Topic: Environment and Nature
MIE Unplugged – Scientific Observation
MIE Unplugged sessions require no specialist technologies and the sessions are aligned to high school curriculum to support students in regional, rural and remote schools. A foundational program, MIE Unplugged provides an understanding of the tools used in a STEM career. Scientific Inquiry is broken down into three modules: Scientific Observation; Scientific Methodology; Science Communication;…
The Ocean’s Chemistry is Changing. Why does it matter?
Excessive CO2 emissions isn’t just an atmospheric problem, it’s changing the chemistry of our oceans and impacting ocean life. Join Australian Institute of Marine Science Senior Principal Research Scientist Dr Katharina Fabricius for a special webinar to learn about ocean acidification and how we can help mitigate it.
Plastic in the Ocean
Conference via Zoom with two panelists and an expert in the field who will be moderating the session. Daniel González Paredes has extensive experience in the field of research and conservation of marine turtles, a study area in which he has been working worldwide as a mediator for the Andalusian Agency for International Cooperation and…
National Science Week Online at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Learn all about these unique Australian monotremes with the Taronga Education team, as well as the purpose of enrichment in zoos. Then, put on your creative thinking hat and design an enrichment feeding device for our spiky friends. Tune in to a very special ‘Lockdown Lesson’ all about… POO! During this lesson, the Taronga Education team will look at…
Murdoch University’s Scintillating Science Quiz Competition – Metro
Are your students the best in the state when it comes to science knowledge? Murdoch University is celebrating National Science Week for the entire month of August with a state-wide science quiz competition. The metropolitan school with the highest average score per student will win a performance of Murdoch University’s Live and Explosive Science Show…
Murdoch University’s Scintillating Science Quiz Competition – Regional
Are your students the best in the state when it comes to science knowledge? Murdoch University is celebrating National Science Week for the entire month of August with a state-wide science quiz competition. The winning regional school, with the highest average score per student, will receive $500 to put towards visiting Murdoch University for a…
Research Bites: Green Energy
Virtual debate with top researchers working on green energy projects in Australia and Spain. Dr Cesar Menendez Muniz is a research associate at the UNSW School of Chemical Engineering. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry at the University of Oviedo and his PhD in computational modelling of multiferroics at UNSW Sydney. In his current…
Pollinator Lab
Come and join the fun and excitement of Pollinator Lab, a weekend of free, action-packed activities for the entire family. Pollinator Lab’s activities highlight and celebrate the vitally important role that pollinators play in maintaining life on Earth. Sadly, many pollinators, in particular insects, are disappearing from the planet impacting its biodiversity and capacity to…
Food for Thought: AVR Symposium
A symposium with a big picture focus on impact: for industry, other researchers, the world. Hear about how our scientists are making a difference in food and food security.