Are brains overrated? There’s life that can solve mazes and tell time without a single brain cell. Welcome to the world of slime moulds, single celled superorganisms capable of surprisingly complex behaviour. Join us for an evening of mould, film and food as we taste, feel, watch and listen our way into the micro world of…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Sustainable Food for a Growing Population
Our National Science Week activities will include buddy class science activities for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 including those from the attached Autism unit. The activities will run for a full day and students will have the opportunity to participate in activities that focus on our growing population. This will involve videos as…
Zero Emissions Ideas Fest
Join us for a family friendly event bringing together local community groups, businesses and community members to share ideas, be inspired and celebrate action on climate change as we launch the process of developing local community action plans for a zero emissions future on the surf cost. There will be two parts to the day:…
Would I Lie To You? by Superstars of STEM and Science in the Pub Adelaide
Would I lie to you? You can trust the science, but can you trust the scientist? This fun and informative Big Science Adelaide event is brought to you by the minds behind the successful “Tall Tales of Science”. In this game show-style evening, two teams of experts from the STA’s Superstars of STEM program will…
A Day of Science at Walkerville
Walkerville Library are running a special Saturday session to celebrate National Science Week, children are invited to participate in many activities. Virtual Reality 10am – 1pm Are you a Gourmet Chef or just love food? Come and enjoy some food based VR games. Children aged 8+. Free, no bookings. Sustainability Workshop 10am – 11am In…
AG Academy
AG Academy brings the farm to the whole of school via incursion. Students will have opportunity to talk to and ask questions of an agricultural industry professional about their chosen career, such as their daily activities and how they became interested in their field. Next Level Engagement AG Academy then brings next level engagement about…
Towards Zero Waste
Ever wondered where all those lids that you collected for recycling go? Join us for an evening with Adz from Zero Plastics Australia and learn more about reducing waste and innovative, creative ways to re-purpose and reuse plastics. Every participant will be able to make a product out of recycled plastic. Find out more about…
Habitat Hedgerows
What do native bandicoots and berries share? And how can habitat hedgerows help them? In this hands-on family-friendly workshop, we’ll share our discoveries on why protecting native bandicoot and berry habitat is so important. Hosted by Dr Jasmin Packer, Wildlife Ecologist, with special guests Dr Chris Brodie, Weed Ecologist with South Australian Herbarium, and Professor…
Yolla District School Science Evening
Join Yolla District School in celebrating National Science Week and come along for our science evening in which we will celebrate all the amazing science that is happening across our school. Parents and students will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on experiences including trying the STEM equipment that is available to…
National Science Quiz – LIVE
Want to be part of the audience for the recording of the 2021 National Science Quiz? Well, this is your chance. Charlie Pickering, of ABC’s The Weekly Program, is the host and he will quiz two teams of scientists and science communicators including Professor Alan Duffy, Professor Jared Cole, Dr Jen Martin, Alanta Colley, Catriona…