Can’t wait to explore science in our Parklands this National Science Week? Then head to From Swamp to Scrub for a virtual journey of two of Sydney’s most iconic parks – Centennial Parklands and Western Sydney Parklands. From Swamp to Scrub is an interactive, science-packed journey from the wetlands of Centennial Parklands to the woodlands and scrub…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Science in the Swamp
After a two-year hiatus, our ever-popular Science in the Swamp event returns to Centennial Parklands on Sunday 21 August – for a free family day out jam-packed full of science, fun and discovery. This National Science Week, learn about the Parklands, meet our native animal residents and let your curiosity guide you as Dickens Lawn transforms…
The Science of Helicopter Flight: Bell UH-1H Iroquois
Do you think you’d like to fly a helicopter some day? Did you realise you need both hands and feet to fly a helicopter successfully? Every day during National Science Week, you can discover the science of flight in the home of South Australia’s only ex-RAAF Iroquois Helicopter. The sleek lines and lightning-fast speeds of…
Leaders in STEM – Stories of First Nations’ Peoples’ innovation, endeavour, survival and prosperity
Students will participate in a series of activities and listen to stories, working in multi-age groups with their peers. Wurundjeri country, the land on which Keelonith Primary School (Greenvale, Victoria) is situated, is where we learn and play. STEM will be explained in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, reflecting on ideas and…
Sir Charles Todd: The scientific and technological contributions of the South Australian pioneer
The focus of the presentation is on the professional life of Sir Charles Todd, a South Australian pioneer who made a major contribution to Australia’s scientific and technological foundations. In his 49 years of public service (1856-1905), he worked across colonial astronomy, meteorology, telegraphy, electrical engineering, spatial systems, horology, telephony and the postal system. He…
Ground Breaking Women
In celebration of National Science Week, join the Metro Tunnel Education Team to hear about some ground-breaking women– Joan Kirner, Meg Lanning, Alice Appleford and Millie Peacock – and how they have been commemorated on our project. The session includes a brief project overview, introduction to tunnel boring machines and how they are named, followed…
The Young Scientist Research Prizes
To foster and recognise excellence in Victoria’s early career scientists, the Royal Society of Victoria has established four prestigious competitive prizes open to Victorian students in their final year of doctoral candidature, in all areas of the Biomedical & Health Sciences, Biological Sciences (non-human), Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences. Following assessment of applications across the…
Lights and Lasers Workshop
Explore the science behind light and lasers with some exciting activities and demonstrations to wow you. Create the amazing optical illusion of a Benham disk where colours appear as if by magic, and you can take your disc home. Learn the difference between reflection and refraction, see if you can create a rainbow with a…
Horsley Park Public School Science and Technology Day
We have been running a Science and Technology Day for the past five years during National Science Week. Last year we ran the day virtually as we were all in lockdown. The day is full of hands-on experiments and technology use. To begin the day, the teachers run a 45 minute science show. In the…
Get a Grip On Science
Staff and Science Ambassadors invite all Year 4 and 5 Students on the Fraser Coast to join the St Mary’s College After School Adventures Program Get a Grip on Science. Register for each weekly event by following the links on the website, clicking the registration button and completing the form. Session themes and dates Wednesday…