Students at Culburra Public School have been investigating renewable energy and the design thinking process by designing a wind-powered car using recycled materials and LEGO. Their original brief was to build a lightweight car that travels on wheels at least three metres using only the power of wind. Class groups have recorded the results of…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Wild Art with Trace Balla
Join us to explore locally threatened animals and create a group artwork with the guidance of artist and author Trace Balla. The artwork will be displayed at the library during National Science Week. Ages 5-12. Bookings required.
Wild Art with Trace Balla
Join us to explore locally threatened animals and create a group artwork with the guidance of artist and author Trace Balla. The artwork will be displayed at the library during National Science Week.
Young Tassie Scientists at Taroona Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the Southern road trip are: Angus Olding (He/him), Chemist – Chemistry Chelsea Long (She/Her), Antarctic scientist – Antarctica: Science & Policy …
Little Learners – Storytime science
Aimed at 3-6-year-olds, Little Learners: Storytime Science is a new hands-on science and literacy program that combines book readings with hands-on STEM activities. Exploring big concepts, our museum facilitators will guide children on an interactive journey. Allowing them to take part in experiments and crafts that relate to the characters or themes in the book. For example,…
Cann Go Green
Demonstrations on how to make compost, as well as set up a worm farm to improve the soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties. Landcare will also assist in the hands-on activity on how to propagate seedlings for participants to take home into pots or garden beds for premium growth.
Reef Up – Kippax Library
Reef UP! combines the latest scientific research with the magic of theatre to share the story of what is happening to our coral reefs and what we can do to help. Meet a sea-full of loveable characters (and villains). Manta and Ray, Slinky the shark, clown fish, Minkie whales, and a devious Crown of Thorns starfish called…
Atttenborough Film Discussion with Dr Chadden Hunter
Planet Earth 2 and Blue Planet 2 captured the imagination of viewers around the world. But how do Attenborough’s film crew find and film their amazing wildlife stories? And what does it take for a UQ Science graduate to become an international wildlife filmmaker? Join UQ Science alumni and award-winning Queensland film producer, Dr Chadden Hunter. He will take us…
National Science Week at Seymour and District Community House
Children have the opportunity to immerse themselves in all that is science. Over three days children will be encouraged to explore different themes of science through interactive play experiences. ‘Our World’, ‘Basics of Math’, and ‘Sensory Play’ will provide opportunities for learning, hypothesizing and begin to understand how science is all around us.
Reef Up – Gungahlin Library
Reef UP! combines the latest scientific research with the magic of theatre to share the story of what is happening to our coral reefs and what we can do to help. Meet a sea-full of loveable characters (and villains). Manta and Ray, Slinky the shark, clown fish, Minkie whales, and a devious Crown of Thorns starfish called…