Welcome to Auburn West Public School’s (AWPS) Science Week Events! At AWPS, we love all things science and technology! We have had a strong history in participating in National Science week activities. During Science week in 2024, we will have every grade focus on a design and production task aligned to the school’s scope and…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Be a Scientist Immersion Day
Our ‘Be a Scientist Immersion Day’ will run for a whole kinder day and involve our four, 3 and 4 year old, groups. On various days throughout science week each class will split into 4 small groups and rotate through a series of fun, hands on experiments, scientist role-based play and scientific investigations. The activities…
Speed Meet a Scientist
This National Science Week, speed meet some real scientists! This is an opportunity to ask actual scientists questions about a range of topics relevant to various scientific fields. This free event is part of Inspiring Australia’s Talking Science library speaker series for Sydney Science Festival in National Science Week. In small groups, you will…
West Coast Space Show – Strahan
Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium show to the West Coast of Tasmania. Catch us in Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Ulverstone or Devonport this National Science Week….
West Coast Space Show – Zeehan
Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium show to the West Coast of Tasmania. Catch us in Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Ulverstone or Devonport this National Science Week….
Advice from an Aerospace Engineer
Do you spend most of your time thinking about space? Are you a physics wiz who dreams of terraforming Mars? Join us this National Science Week to get advice from budding Aerospace Engineer Michael Zenkov! He will explain the basics of what exactly an Aerospace Engineer studies. Discover the fundamentals required to embark on…
RMIT Women in STEM Conference
The RMIT Women in STEM Conference is designed to provide students and staff at RMIT a chance to connect and engage with various aspects of STEM. This interactive conference will explore the National Science Week schools theme Species Survival: More than just sustainability. There will be practical activities, speakers, and industry experts. Students will have the…
West Coast Space Show – Queenstown
Meet a meteorite. Learn the night sky. Hear about the hottest news in space! The West Coast Space Show is bringing a team of scientists, a big telescope, real space artefacts, and even a Planetarium show to the West Coast of Tasmania. Catch us in Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan, Ulverstone, or Devonport this National Science…
SPACE MUSIC | SHARK BAY
VENUE: Rose de Freycinet Art Gallery | Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery & Visitor Centre ENTRY: Free Entry AGES: 4+ (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult) DOORS OPEN: 5:30pm CONCERT: 6pm – 7:15pm Facebook registration encouraged. A Journey through Space and Time: Stunning NASA imagery and film accompanied by a chamber ensemble. SPACE.MUSIC.FILM….
Science Writing 101 Workshop
Improve your science writing skills ahead of National Science Week 2024! The course will teach you the fundamental skills and strategies of science writing. These skills are essential to conveying the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. This 90-minute workshop is perfect for researchers and managers. Among other…