Participating schools receive a blank, almost life-sized fibreglass cow that students will design and decorate as they learn about the Australian dairy industry, choosing either Farm to Plate or Health and Nutrition as their inquiry theme. In addition students and teachers will create a learning journal documenting the roll out of the program and showcasing…
Topic: Health and Medical
Scintillating Science Quiz
Test your knowledge against some of the finest scientific minds at Murdoch University across the four high-school science subjects. This event will be held online and is open to the whole community – people of all ages are encouraged to participate. Get your friends together to compete or compete on your own for giveaways and…
Food: A life long relationship with health, sleep and behaviour.
The school has partnered with The Root Cause, a children’s health program that educates and empowers children,parents and teachers about healthy food choices. Classes are involved in a one day “Mad Food Science ” incursion during National Science Week. It is an interactive, engaging event designed to kick start a behavioural change in the school…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! is the largest mobile science exhibition in Australia, bringing together the big names in science and technology – it really is all kinds of awesome! There are over 60 exhibitors at Adelaide Showground with interactive, fun, dynamic and educative displays designed to spark the curiosity in all of us, plus science shows for all…
Indigenous Science Experience Online
What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used as bush medicine? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more during the Indigenous Science Experience Online. The Indigenous Science Experience Online will consist…
Mid-Afternoon Masterclass: Vaccine development – then and now
How do we make a vaccine? Vaccines are simply amazing; they reduce the chances of you becoming seriously ill and have even eradicated diseases like polio and smallpox. But how are they made and how did we manage to create one for COVID-19 in little under a year? Join Dr Jennifer Juno from the Doherty Institute to…
‘Not the Science Type’ short online film viewing
Not the Science Type is a four-part docu-series that addresses negative stereotypes and the need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.It highlight four women who break down boundaries within their fields – biology, engineering and science and technology-based applications. The series will premiere in Australia in…
National Science Quiz at Watsonia Library
Fancy yourself a quiz master? Join us for a live stream of the National Science Quiz to celebrate National Science Week. Hosted by Charlie Pickering, there will be panel discussions and experiment videos. The fastest and correct people to answer each of 15 questions via the quiz app will win a prize pack. Presented by ACEMS ARC…
National Science Quiz at Mill Park Library
Fancy yourself a quiz master? Join us for a live stream of the National Science Quiz to celebrate National Science Week. Hosted by Charlie Pickering, there will be panel discussions and experiment videos. The fastest and correct people to answer each of 15 questions via the quiz app will win a prize pack. Presented by ACEMS ARC…
Mobile Phones and Health
In celebration of National Science Week, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) will be hosting a free online presentation on ‘Mobile phones and health’ by EME Program Director, Sarah Loughran. In this presentation, Sarah will share some insights on the science behind mobile phone technology, how ARPANSA’s safety standards protect your health,…