Topic: Space and Astronomy

Exploring Boonwurrung Seasons

Explorers Brighton East is on Boonwurrung land in the eastern Kulin nations. During National Science Week we will be learning about the six Boonwurrung seasons from Jaeden Williams, founder of Biik Bundjil. During his workshop with our four year old kinder children (AKA the Red Gums) Jaeden will invite the children to join with him…

Explore the Night Sky at Stockport Observatory

A free astronomical viewing night for 50-70 invited community members of the City of Playford. The Astronomical Society of SA will provide a variety of telescopes and operators with which to view the night sky; information sessions; activities suitable for children, a tour of the main dome; laser-guided tours of the night sky. Explanations of…

St Clare’s STEM Extravaganza

Our STEM Extravaganza will run all day involving students from Prep to Year 6 working in mixed aged groups. The day will involve a rotation of engaging, hands-on activities designed to promote critical and creative thinking about this year’s theme – Innovation: Powering future industries. We have partnered with Canegrowers Tully, who will showcase how…

Ballarat Observatory Tour

Bring the whole family to learn about the wonders of astronomy at the Ballarat Observatory this National Science Week.  Enjoy and Observatory tour, launch water rockets and check out the camera obscura – fun for all the family.

Ave Maria Kindergarten Science Week

Children will be immersing in National Science Week activities. Different classes will be engaging in different activities during their time at kinder.

Al Siraat College Science Expo

This event takes a grassroots approach to sparking curiosity in STEM for primary school students at Al Siraat College and encouraging an inquisitive mind, encouraging critical thinking and sharing in the wonder and excitement of science. The learning outcomes include: critical thinking problem solving creativity teamwork estimating possible outcomes analysing the outcomes  taking initiative communication…

Powering the Future

In National Science Week we will offer hands-on opportunities to make, create, innovate and research. A variety of transport kits, electronic kits, solar and air powered kits will be available to work individually or in small groups. Students will access augmented reality transport through iPads, design with Lego, drawing or loose parts play and build…

KMHS STEM Challenge Week

Across this week, students from Kings Meadows High School will be engaging in STEM challenges to celebrate National Science Week.

Footy Oval Astronomy

Join the Mount Burnett Observatory team as they take over a footy oval for a night of astronomy. View the night sky through our telescopes which will be trained on various objects in the night sky – Saturn, Mars, Mercury and the Moon should be visible. Learn how telescopes work and how to use one….