The Young Tassie Scientists are bringing their passion for science into classrooms through online virtual visits in 2020. The team will also be supporting various other events across Tasmania in celebration of National Science Week. These early-career researchers and PhD candidates volunteer their time to undertake training in science communication, developing interactive presentations suitable for…
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Hope Vale interactive Periodic Table display unveiling
The Hope Vale Periodic Table display supports the Science program Years 4-6 Chemistry Unit that is part of the Class domain of the 6C Education Model developed by Good to Great Schools Australia. The cabinet is a replica of the periodic table standing 2.4 metres long, 1.7 metres high with each element represented by a…
Online Science Olympiad
We are organising an Online Science Olympiad for students from Years 2 – 9. The quiz will include questions from a variety of scientific field to assess as well as motivate students to get involved and develop a scientific acumen in the younger generation. Each student will be given an appreciation certificate.
The Science Of Tunnelling
National Science Week’s ‘Deep Blue’ theme, we are encouraging you, not only to think about what’s in our oceans and rivers, but also, the future of travelling underneath them. We have created two 90 minute online classes for ages 8-12 years old ready for you to dive into The Science of Tunnelling. You will have the opportunity to explore…
Cochlear Aurora Science Photo Contest
Flinders University’s annual Cochlear Aurora Photo Science Contest is providing girls with an opportunity to learn the science behind natural phenomena and enabling reflection on the interface between art and science. The contest was established five years ago with the aim to inspire more girls towards futures in science. The contest offers cash prizes to South…
GPlates x Digital Directory: re-linking people with earth system science in an opportune moment of pause
COVID-19 has stimulated both major behavioural change during lockdown; and new thoughts, experiments and even dreams as many of our human-created systems have come to a raging halt. As the traffic dims, we have the opportunity to ‘remind ourselves that we are embedded in a more-than-human world — and have some fun along the way…
Meet the Marine Machines of the Great Southern
Explore the technology and gadgets used in the Great Southern to survey our underwater world. Venture behind-the-scenes with UWA, State Government, Southern Ports Albany and marine science professionals to see how they survey ocean conditions, coastal processes, port infrastructure and marine wildlife.
Above and below the seas – where will your naval shipbuilding career take you?
During National Science Week join us to learn about the science and technology behind ships and submarines, and the awesome opportunities available to you to be part of building Australia’s shipbuilding future. Questacon will take us through everything you’ve ever wanted to know – how does a ship float? How does a submarine stay underwater?…
The Virtual Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular
Think you know everything there is to know about science? The Scintillating Science Quiz Spectacular will be a science quiz like no other. 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 to make it accessible to everyone and…
NYSF Week of Webinars
Curious about astrophysics, linguistics, Australia’s energy future, or what it takes to be Australia’s Chief Scientist? As a special treat for National Science Week 2020, the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has made their exclusive NYSF Connect Alumni Webinar Series available and free for public viewing. Ordinarily, NYSF alumni have unique access to pre-recorded lectures…