Come along to Healesville Library for a challenge to build a Moonlander out of cups, plates and popsicle sticks. Once built, you will drop the moon lander to try and land it on the moon and hopefully keep your 3D printed astronaut safe. The craft activity should take around 25 minutes to complete, and we…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Glass is Everywhere
Glass will be the focus of National Science Week at Wellington Community Children’s Centre this year. We will examine the large array of glass items and have a hands on display. The educators at our preschool will run experiments each day, explaining the wonder of science.
From Past to Present
Colour, Chemistry and Culture 1:15-3pm Suitable for ages 7-13 Discover how Hellenic and Islamic civilisations coloured their world. Explore the chemistry of pigments, paints, inks and dyes as you make your own ancient Greek egg tempera paint fresco and iron gall ink calligraphy masterpiece. Coding for Kids 3-4pm Suitable for ages 6+ Imagine, design…
I Love Science Game Jam (Online)
Have you ever wanted to explore making games for science education? Share knowledge of your favourite scientific field through your own game. This is a great time to put your thinking cap on and make a game with scientific meaning. This Game Jam will run over the weekend both on site and online. On day…
Family Science Day at Hive
The inaugural Family Science Day at Hive will showcase all the amazing science activities Hive has on offer plus more. With a focus on the schools theme of Glass: More than meets the eye, there will be extra planetarium shows, mini-workshops and new science centre activities. Planetarium In addition to regular planetarium shows, Capturing the…
Stargazing Evening with Dr Martin George
Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets. You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, as a limited number will be provided for use on the evening. This is an outdoor, night time event so please rug…
Quorn Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…
Barmera Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart‘s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…
Wallaroo Silo Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first! Five iconic Australian landmarks transform each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. Collaborating with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories combine local knowledge, ideas…
Port Pirie Constellation – A trail of stories in light across regional SA
Experience artistic and visionary alternative futures in a science themed world first. Witness the transformation of five iconic Australian landmarks each sunset in August as illuminart’s vibrant regional projections blaze to life simultaneously in a connected trail of spectacular Stories in Light. In collaboration with talented regional artists and animators, illuminart’s brand new animated stories…