Ever made an earthquake? Now’s your chance! Jump, move, and play with science activities that show you how earthquakes work. Full demonstrations start at 45 minutes past the hour: 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM ———————————– See your own earthquake waves: Jump on the spot and watch your…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Nature’s Secret Code – A Science Adventure
Step into nature’s secret lab and uncover the hidden messages all around us! Students at Coomera State School will embark on an exciting science journey to decode the universe! Prep: “Touch & Tell: Exploring Nature’s Textures” Discover the hidden language of nature through texture rubbings! Feel the secret patterns in leaves, bark, and stones as…
Questacon – The National Science and Technology Center Morning Tea at Deakin
Come in person and bring your science-themed treats along to share – or join us online to celebrate all the science happening in your neighbourhood!
More Than Four Seasons
Throughout the week, the children will be engaging in a variety of hands-on and exploratory learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Using science inquiry processes—such as observing, predicting, questioning, and discussing—we will explore the changes we see and feel in the natural environment as the seasons…
They did what? Short video competiton
The They Did What? video competition is back and we’re calling on students from across Australia to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. This year, we want to hear stories from those who are under-represented in narratives of STEM success. Stories don’t need to come from people with big…
The Lizard Wizard at Rowville Library
Get up close with amazing animals at The Lizard Wizard! This hands-on animal show is full of fun facts and cool creatures that will spark your curiosity about nature. You’ll meet reptiles and other awesome animals one by one, and learn interesting things about where they live, what they eat, and what makes them special….
2025 National Science Week at HCP
Heritage College Perth is celebrating Science with a series of events for students, parents and the community. Lunchtime activities include using Spectroscopes to see how light is made of many colours, luminous chemistry, a focus on Astronomy with a scale model of the solar system that takes up the whole length of the school, an…
DNA Extraction from Fruit
Experience an exciting experiment – extracting DNA from fruit! You’ll get the chance to see DNA strands up close and learn the steps scientists use to unlock the building blocks of life.
Science Division Happy Hour
Get ready for something a little different — this week’s Happy Hour the Science Division, with support from Questacon, NMI and the Space Agency, has curated an amazing program relating to National Science Week’s Theme of “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language”. It will be an evening of curiosity, conversation,…
Preschool Storytime
Join us for our Science Week themed storytime, and enjoy a fun-filled morning of stories and a rocket craft! It’s free, creative and the perfect way to spark young imaginations. We’ll read some of our favourite science-themed picture books, explore the force of gravity through a fun activity, then get creative with a craft inspired…