Science and Engineering Challenge – Mount Gambier

The Science and Engineering Challenge is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Through the Challenge, students experience aspects of science and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment. The aim is to have these students consider STEM…

Science Factory Expo at BRIS

The primary and secondary students at Blackall Range Independent School (BRIS) will be participating in hands-on rotational interactive science activity stations on Friday 18 August, to celebrate National Science Week.  The Science Factory Expo will challenge young minds from 5 to 14 years and it will present students with the opportunity to explore a wide…

National Science Week at Debney Meadows

To celebrate Science Week the students at Debney Meadows will participate in a series of rotations in which they will complete and celebrate science based tasks. Students will be able to invite their families to participate in these rotations and learn together. Student will explore a wide range of concepts from eco systems to coding. 

Innovative STEAM Renewable Energy Design Challenge

National Science Week is an exciting opportunity for Dripstone to showcase the innovative and progressive ideas of our students in the field of STEAM. As a part of the week-long celebration, we are organising a science fair that will involve the entire school community, including council members, ministers, and primary schools. Innovation: Powering Future Industries….

An Introduction to Observing the Night Sky

This event is now fully booked. Astrophysicist, Dr Angel R. Lopez-Sanchez from Macquarie University, presents an illustrated talk on observing the night sky. Dr Lopez-Sanchez is an Australian/Spanish astrophysicist and science communicator working at the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Macquarie University. In 2011 he joined the Australian Astronomical Observatory.

STEM 10! Innovation for the Future

This year for STEM 10! we will be looking at Innovation in Industry. Roseworth Primary School will host our STEM 10! with class run activities called Innovation Stations. These Innovation Stations will incorporate Mission Impossibles and Innovation Projects. These activities will encourage students to take risks, reflect and innovate. Each collaborative group is to organise…

Darwin Middle School Future Innovators Event

Innovations and Inventions Competition What is an invention? Inventions are original applications of technology which solve a problem. The scope for inventions is limited only by your imagination. You are asked to apply your knowledge of science to make an invention. Your invention may be a new device, method or process that has not existed…

Science Alive!

Science Alive! was launched in 2006 by the SA Coordinating Committee of National Science Week as a single day event in a modest 2,400 m2 space. Over 16 years it has grown into a suite of 3 separate events held over 3 days in over 16,000 m2 at the Adelaide Showground. It is held in…