crcCARE is a group of organisations dedicated to preventing and managing environmental contamination. The crcCARE High School Essay Competition encourages young minds to delve into pressing environmental issues. It also offers a chance to showcase their talent and win exciting prizes. Students in Years 7 to 12 are invited to apply in two different categories:…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Science in the Brewery
Join us for a captivating evening celebrating innovation and discovery at the intersection of science and brewing, Science in the Brewery! Co-hosted by Inspiring Australia Gladstone STEM Hub Network and Ward’s Brewery, this event is a highlight of National Science Week. Event Details: Date: 15th August 2024 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Ward’ Brewery ~ 131 Auckland Street, Gladstone What to Expect: Guest Speakers: Engage with inspiring…
Stargazing Night in Toodyay
Join an astronomical event that’s out of this world! Curious minds are invited to this astronomical event on Friday 23 August at the Toodyay Recreation Centre. Star Tracks Astro Events will facilitate a stargazing night with presentations and telescopes. Observe planets, galaxies and more! There will be a live musical performance and sausage sizzle….
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? This National Science Week, discover the answers to these questions (and more) at…
Museum in a Box – First Nations Science Festival
Celebrate our first scientists! Join us for a special session of our ‘in a box’ program, presented by Inspiring South Australia and the South Australian Museum as part of Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, the First Nations Science Festival. Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, means ‘investigate with you all’ in Kaurna. This session invites young investigators aged 3-6 to discover science through songs, stories,…
Sydney Zoo presents – The Science of Survival
Join us at Sydney Zoo during National Science Week. Did you know? Species all around the world are threatened, now, more than ever. Australian scientists are at the forefront of many species surviving in the wild. Zookeepers work hard to conserve threatened species, both in the wild and within zoos. Citizen scientists collect and record…
Ecofest Back to the Creek 150
Cedar Creek is turning 150 years old. We want to keep our school environment going for the next 150 years. We have a sustainability focus in our local school assist the environment in local area. Students are collecting data on their lunch box rubbish. Investigations into ” reuse “- materials that can be used more…
Making an Indigenous Garden at PRC for Bulleen Heights School.
PRC of Bulleen Heights School will develop an Indigenous garden enabling as much student participation as possible. Native plants will be sourced before hand from Green Hills Nursery in Box Hill at a generpously discounted price. Whilst other materials including soil and a water dripping system will be sourced from Bunnings. On Wednesday the 14th…
Northern Territory Science Fair
The Northern Territory Science Fair will be held at Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus. Community groups, organisations, and all schools across the Northern Territory (NT) are invited to attend the event and/or present an exhibit, display and/or demonstration to show how science is used in our everyday life. Attendees will have the opportunity to: view/share…
Future Focused Festival at Hillcrest Primary School
This two-day event showcases Hillcrest Primary School’s innovative STEM and Sustainability projects. Projects range from plastic clean-up robots to explorations of soil science. Come and discover the exciting projects occurring throughout our Year 1 to 6 mainstream and specialist classrooms. Displays prioritise student projects exploring the school theme for National Science Week 2024, Species Survival…