Sample our STEM collection and other technology for National Science Week at Forestville Library. We will have circuit-style stations set up so everyone has an opportunity to try different tech. We have a range of kits to borrow from our libraries including MaKey MaKey, LittleBits, BBC micro:bit, Sphero SPRK+, Ozobot bit and Circuit Scribe Ultra….
Topic: Innovation and Technology
National Science Week QLD Launch in Queen St Mall
To launch National Science Week in Queensland and the Inspiring Australia Queensland reimagined website, there will be an explosive science show at the Queen Street Mall stage (opposite Myer) featuring fun and interactive science experiments and performances that showcase this year’s school theme Glass: More than meets the eye. From live science experiments by Dr Rob Bell from Experimentary, as well as performances…
Glass: The Science Fair
To celebrate National Science Week, a lunchtime science fair will be held in the Hannans Primary School library. The science fair’s focus will be the entries of students from Years 1 – 6. Students from Year 1 to 2 will create a science poster around a topic or theme of their choice. Students from Years…
Sky is the Limit
United Muslims of Northern Territory (UMNT) intends to increase the awareness and understanding of the role of technology, science, and innovation in everyday life and in the future. Some of the intended outcomes of this event include assisting young people, as the process of selecting a career pathway for students is often challenging, thus, this allows students in middle school…
National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip – School visits
The National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip is a travelling science show, bringing all things quantum and dark matter to a town near you. To coincide with National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel from Brisbane to Perth via Coffs Harbour, Sydney, Canberra, Bendigo, Stawell, Adelaide, Kalgoorlie and many…
Sea-ing the Future: How the oceans can help us combat climate change
Join curator Emily Jateff in conversation with Professor Chris Turney, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research at UTS, as they discuss everything from deep time to current and future ecological impacts of climate change. Learn about scientific breakthroughs and the prospect of a zero-carbon economy for Australia. Tickets include a drink on arrival and access to…
Science Meets Art: An evening of Sonification and Music
Dr Mark Temple from Western Sydney University uses audio for science data analyses. As a former musician who played drums with Indie rock band The Hummingbirds, Mark began turning human DNA sequences into audio by assigning each genetic letter to a computer-generated musical note. The audio sonically represents various genomic features. Mark has sonifed the Coronavirus…
STEM Workshop: Futuristic approach in education to fulfill the demand for rapidly changing skill and knowledge
STEMician will hold a workshop for Foundation to Year 4 students as an inclusive day long weekend program designed to help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM. We aim to help propel young children of regional community into STEM by introducing them to a range of interactive and fun…
Science Day at Charthouse Primary School
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…
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…