Amazing Oceans This workshop delved into our wonderous oceans as we explore what oceans are, marine animals, corals and plants found beneath as well as how we can reduce ocean plastic pollution. The session concludes with an educational recycled craft activity. Wednesday 17 August, 4pm – 5:15 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – AFTERNOON TEA PROVIDED Space Explorers…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Enviro Kids
Amazing Oceans This workshop delved into our wonderous oceans as we explore what oceans are, marine animals, corals and plants found beneath as well as how we can reduce ocean plastic pollution. The session concludes with an educational recycled craft activity. Wednesday 17 August, 4pm – 5:15 BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – AFTERNOON TEA PROVIDED Space Explorers…
Flying Photon vs Dark Dooley
A phascinating phusion of physics, as The Flying Photon meets Phil Up on Science. Rayner Explainer’s award-winning show The Flying Photon bumps up against Dr Phil Dooley’s dark side, in a frenzied finale to National Science Week. Rachel Rayner’s show glitters and sparkles, despite Dr Phil’s best efforts to darken her horizons, talk about invisible…
Charlton Under the Stars
Working with members of Bendigo’s Astronomical Society of Victoria, we will be hosting an astronomy evening in Charlton. We will be inviting anyone interested in learning about the night sky and the planets to register for this free event. We expect a broad range of the community to take part, including those who may also…
Science and Engineering Challenge – Mt Gambier
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a day-long competition designed to provide Year 10 or Year 9 students with a positive experience of science and engineering. A maximum of 8 schools per day compete against each other at one venue. Each school ‘team’ is divided into eight groups of between 2 to 4 students per…
The Cultural Connection of Indigenous Astronomy with Uncle Wayne Fossey
Presented by Uncle Wayne Fossey, discover how Indigenous astronomy has provided spiritual and practical connection to Country for thousands of years. Learn how the Elders read the Sun, Moon and stars to help with navigation, to develop calendars and predict weather. Find out about the new faces and voices of Indigenous astronomy.
A Flying Photon Science and Comedy Show: Lake Mac STEAM Week
A Flying Photon: science and comedy collide in this award-winning show Go on a glittering and whimsical journey to meet everyone’s favourite object in the universe, even if you haven’t heard of it: the tiny, tiny photon. Through humour, sequins and stars, uncover a bizarre piece of quantum mechanics that brings us both a sunset…
VR Exploration Hits Sea Lake
During National Science Week, Sea Lake Neighbourhood House will have an unforgettable, high impact VR incursion day for local students, teachers, and interested community members. The ClassVR is a fun, hands-on and interactive platform that will provide Sea Lake residents with the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology. Throughout the day, the instructors will demonstrate various…
Science Week at St Mary’s College
Starting Monday 15 August, St Mary’s College Primary will be celebrating National Science Week with daily hand-on experiments in class and during lunch. Classroom teachers and the Science Teacher Mr. Jake will work together to make science fun.
St Mary’s College Science Fair
Making glass out of natural materials, harnessing the power of the sun, or looking at the eye itself. Student and teams at the St Mary’s College Primary Campus will battle it out in the Assembly area on Thursday 18 August to see who can use science to explore the world of glass and explain what’s…