On Science Friday, groups of Year 5 and 6 students will set up a presentation table, and present their investigations to all the students in the school and to their parents. Students are encouraged to present their findings in an interesting way, which may involve hands-on investigations, presentations and demonstrations, including virtual demonstrations. This is an opportunity for…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Whole School Marble Run Challenge Day
The Marble Run Challenge day will run for one whole day and include students from Kinder through to Year 6. The day will include an introduction to glass and marbles followed by viewing and discussing examples of marble runs. Students will then work in small groups within their stage to design and create a marble…
Launch of National Science Week 2022 – Celebrating First Nations Sciences of the Land
National Science Week is Australia’s annual national celebration of science and technology. It’s a chance for all Australians to meet our scientists, do science, and celebrate its crucial role in Australia’s society and economy. Each year, a vast array of events run across the nation to give more Australians the chance to get involved in…
Bottlenecked: Recycling bottles into local roads
Fiona Schreures, Resource Recovery Projects Coordinator from Shoalhaven City Council had a dilemma. What do you do with a 10,000 tonne mountain of stockpiled, dirty contaminated glass waste (fines) that no none wants to recycle and you don’t want to landfill? Wash it of course! Shoalhaven City Council developed a solution to clean and recycle…
Glass Houses: Turning glass into concretre
Professor Tim McCarthy, Director of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre at the University of Wollongong, is passionate about Sustainable Engineering and Engineering Education. Tim will share how his research and practice expands the sustainable future of construction by finding ways to use waste glass as a productive ingredient in building materials such as lightweight concrete.
Mind-Blowing Glass: How glassblowing has captivated art & science
The unique properties of glass have captivated artists and scientists for millennia. Glass beads first appeared around 4,500 years ago and since that time glass has both relied upon and driven advancements across scientific and creative realms. Contemporary art and design curator, Holly Williams will discuss the role glass has played in our philosophical and…
See the Light: Looking at Lighthouse Lenses.
Ian Clifford, President of Lighthouses Australia, will share how lighthouse lenses work. 2022 coincides with the 200th anniversary of the invention of the Fresnel lens used in lighthouses around the world. This is a great opportunity to remind locals and tourists of the remarkable history that is held in more than 300 lighthouses and maritime…
Lobster Factory Tour
Take a tour through Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative’s 90-tonne lobster facility, the main staging point for western rock lobster caught in the region. The tour is guided by factory staff and local fishers, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at a global seafood producer that has been a part of the town for over 70 years. With…
Women in STEM
Why does the phrase ‘Woman in Stem’ even exist? It’s ungrammatical—plus, it suggests women are an exotic species. But it can also remind people that STEM isn’t just for men. The Women’s Museum of Australia will showcase six women who excelled in STEM and paved the way for the other women to follow. The disproportionately…
Discussions & Dragons
Join the team behind the TRPG-meets-science podcast ‘Dungeons & Doctorates’ for a chat about all things at the boundary between science and entertainment, from DnD to other TTRPG’s and beyond. Jump into the Twitch chat to ask your questions of our panellists and participate in the discussion as we unpack science’s place in popular culture….