Lots of displays, talks and hands-on activities for a special National Science Week day at Tuggeranong Homestead. Entry is free but some activities have a charge. The activities include: Tharawal Aboriginal Kitchen – Learn how tasty, fresh it is! – Free Watching Water with Satellites – Free Make your own Bento Box to take home…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science Trivia in the Club
The National Science Week Quiz Night is back. This year we’re pushing ahead full-STEAM: science, technology, engineering,aArts, and maths – with a quiz round dedicated to each. Fear not, you won’t need an advanced degree to do well in our quiz night, you will be surprised just how much STEAM is all around your day-to-day…
Sapphire Coast Science Festival – STEM Schools Day
We are kicking off National Science Week with Bega Valley Shire Council Libraries and 2pi and other exhibitors creating a Maker Space and Biodiversity Explotorium in the main Civic Centre auditorium featuring: 3D printing and 3D pens Ozobots Visual motion capture Making circuits with electro dough Making banana pianos with Makey Makey Micro bits- more…
Forensics Friday
It’s real-world CSI. Through modern forensic testing labs in our oldest institutions, scientists are playing key roles in solving crimes, from murders to wildlife trafficking. Teens and their families are invited to go behind the scenes of forensic science with experts in the field from the comfort of home. Tune in to hear stories of…
Reel science: Plants
Have you ever wondered which Sci-Fi films are more fiction than science? Film legends Jay Katz and Miss Death will be joined by scientists and film-buffs from The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to debunk the premise of some of the world’s most loved Sci-Fi films. Join experts in plant science as they explore the science…
Reel science: Animals
Have you ever wondered which Sci-Fi films are more fiction than science? Film legends, Jay Katz and Miss Death will be joined by scientists and film-buffs from the Australian Museum Research Institute to debunk the premise of some of the world’s most loved Sci-Fi films. Join our experts in palaeontology and marine biology as they…
Wally and Minka Explore Tathra Wharf’s Biodiversity
Join us for a fascinating look at some of the hidden creatures attached to the pylons that support Tathra Wharf – a treasure trove of biodiversity just hanging around! This short webinar will focus on the concerns of Minka Waratah, Bega High captain and Bournda EEC Future Leaders Environment Award winner for 2021, who made…
Oysters: Different by Design
Discover how our local oysters are Different by Design as a seafood, a sustainable and regenerative species in our marine environment and pearl producing shellfish. Broken Bay Pearl Farm are sharing the story of the oysters that are found and farmed in the waters of Broken Bay from August 14 on the Broken Bay Pearl…
Defence Faces of STEM
A physical display in Russell celebrating the diversity of STEM roles and personnel across Defence. Profiles will be showcased featuring STEM professionals and STEM enabled roles from a wide range of Groups and Services across Defence.
Fishing in Antarctica
Welcome to Seafood: Different by Design In this ocean-themed series of Q&A sessions for National Science Week 2021, students will have the opportunity to ask scientists and industry experts about where our seafood comes from? Hosted by science communicator, presenter and model Laura Wells, with expert panel guests. Session 3: Fishing in Antarctica Why don’t…