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…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Journey to Discovery
The Menzies-Ramaciotti Centre will be collaborating with Charles Darwin University to hold the “Journey to Discovery” activity as part of the 2022 CDU “Bite of Science!” event. The “Journey to Discovery” activity is a mix of Art meets Science and will present the process researchers have used to discover and name new species. Students will…
Art and Writing Workshops Inspired by the Science of Glass
Science Write Now (www.sciencewritenow.com) is a free literary magazine, podcast, and network that promotes creative writing and art inspired by science. We are launching 4 brand new online courses for writers or artists of all skill levels who are interested in working with science and improving their craft. These courses—led by well-known Queensland writers and…
Lyndhurst Secondary College STEM Fair
Year 10 STEM students will be presenting their work as a STEM Fair to the students as well as their parents. The students will be creating arcade games using recyclable materials which will be open at lunch time for students to play then it will open for parents after school on Thursday 18 August. This…
Intro to VR Development
In this online workshop, you’ll be taken through the basics of VR Development using the XR Interaction Toolkit within the game engine Unity. You’ll be taken through: How to connect your headset to Unity. The basic’s of the XR Interaction Toolkit: Basic controls, pick-up objects, simple interaction, and teleportation. Creating an immersive scene using free…
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…
Quandong Bush Tucker Festival in Quorn
The inaugural Quandong Festival is a unique celebration of native foods on Nukunu and Adnyamathanha land in the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Join passionate Australians exploring how to grow, use and incorporate these foods into business and community and share your passion for native foods with the market. Native food expert, author and educator,…
Quorn Walking Tours: Exploring Goyder’s Line
Enjoy a unique outback heritage learning experience with local guide Jacinta Hannigan that connects with illuminart’s Constellation Stories in Light Trail. By booking only. Come and join your local tour guide Jacinta at the historic Quorn Courthouse for an hour-long journey back in time. This historic building now home to the Quorn and District Local History…
Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum Guided Tours
Investigate three heritage buildings in Wallaroo with your guide: the former Wallaroo Post Office which is now the Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum; then the old Wallaroo Police Station, where you will see the cell where Elizabeth Woodcock was held before she was transferred to Adelaide Gaol; and the Copper Coast Hotel. You will also…