Join Dr Sarah Preston as she interviews your favourite animal scientist – a veterinarian called Dr Anna Donlan. Find out what it takes to be a vet, what daily activities they perform and how heroic they are everyday in saving our beloved pets. In addition we will discuss everyone’s favourite topic, parasites. We will briefly…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Stories for budding scientists – That’s RAD! Science
My mum is a parasite scientist. That’s RAD! Join Professor Kathy Andrews from Griffith University as she tells stories of the amazing and sometimes weird world of parasites and about the jobs of scientists who study them. You’ll find out about parasites that can be found in poo, head-lice and, Kathy’s favorite, malaria parasites. You’ll…
Stories for budding scientists – That’s RAD! Science
My mum is a parasite scientist. That’s RAD! Join Professor Kathy Andrews from Griffith University as she tells stories of the amazing and sometimes weird world of parasites and about the jobs of scientists who study them. You’ll find out about parasites that can be found in poo, head-lice and, Kathy’s favorite, malaria parasites. You’ll…
National Science Week with the Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut has a selection of online science films and videos, DIY science experiments and quizzes that schools can access for free during National Science Week. The resources are great for interdisciplinary activities that combine STEM and German. Most materials are available in German and English. As a highlight during Science Week the documentary feature film “Checker…
Celebrating Our Marine Environments – Underwater with Arduino
Join Techspace Learning online and investigate our local water environments whilst also learning about Arduino and basic programming skills. There are some basic mathematics and science principles used in this session. Suitable for ages 10+. All participants need to have access to a computer. There is a limit of one Arduino kit per family.
How Plants Work
Discover! How Plants Work is an interactive exhibition designed for primary and high school students and adults. The exhibition features illustrated information about plants and a range of plant specimens. A range of simple observations and experiments are set up for visitors to perform. Guides and explainers will be available to assist visitors.
SciFest Parasites and You (from ANU)
In National Science Week meet parasites and the ANU researchers studying them, through a series of videos, blogs and games. Learn what a parasite is and take a close look at these amazing critters – some 100 times smaller than the eye can see and others the length of a swimming pool! Learn how ANU…
Celebrating Marine Environments – Virtual Reality Adventures with Onkaparinga Libraries
Explore the many wonders of our marine environments through the power of virtual reality. Pick up your free Google Cardboard Virtual Reality Headset (limit one per family) from one of our library branches, and follow our guide for some amazing marine adventures. Suitable for all ages. Note: a smart phone or iPod is required for…
Celebrating Our Marine Environments – Float a Boat with Onkaparinga Libraries
What makes a boat float or sink? What materials can we use to build a boat? Explore along with us as we build boats and see if they float. Click this link to join the webinar. Suitable for ages 5-8.
YSA Trivia Nights
This National Science Week, the Sydney Chapter of the Young Scientists of Australia will hold three trivia night events. These fun-filled nights will include a range of topics including Hot and Shaky (earth science), Kitchen Chemistry, Reach for the Starts (astronomy), The Digital Revolution (computer science), Things that Go (physics), The Variety of Life (biology)…