New date confirmed – 4 September. The National Science Week STEAM Spectacular will be a family-fun day of workshops and activities for all, where the exciting world of science in the NT will be showcased by schools, researchers and practitioners alike. Test your chemistry skills by making essential oils, become an engineer for a day…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Rescheduled: We’re going on a ‘high-tech’ bear hunt
New date confirmed – 4 September. At this year’s National Science Week STEAM Spectacular, we are exploring how Top End scientists are using tracking technology to understand how and why animals move. Examine a variety of devices used to study animals like Gouldian Finches, Magpie Geese, and Feral Pigs, learn how the technology works and…
Rescheduled: Making Natural Liquid Soap From Plant Essential Oil
Rescheduled after the COVID lockdown. The essential oil fraction obtained from the peel of citrus or spices are rich in chemical compounds of interest for the perfume, food, and beverage industries, and have also enjoyed use as aromatherapy and medicinal agents. Oil extraction from citrus (peel, flowers, and leaves) or spices is based on steam…
Using Music To Represent The CoronaVirus Genome
I will be giving a short presentation at the Dungog Masked Ball. This was pre-recorded and will be presented during the actual live event. The Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub (PAWSH) members have put their collective thinking caps to come up with a Covid safe way to celebrate National Science Week. “In the ‘Old Normal’…
Postponed: Force-able: J.E.D.I.s with disabilities
Postponed due to the ACT COVID lockdown. Science Alliance is a team of people with disabilities, presenting science for people with disabilities. The Force is strong with this team, especially now they have an Alliance with ACT Down Syndrome. This year we will be showing you how to make and use your own light saber….
Rescheduled: Coomalie Science Week
Rescheduled after the COVID lockdown. Come along and see what your local is achieving when it comes to greening and cleaning your Shire. Also check what all the government departments are doing to combat: invasive weed species, invasive pests and Gamba grass. Just to name a few.
Science Extravaganza
Balaklava High Year 9 students have organised a science fiesta for Year 6/7 from our four feeder primary schools. These students will be attending our high school next year so it is a great transition opportunity. Year 9s have prepared 18 different activities for the 120 Year 6/7 students to enjoy ranging from eggs hatching…
Scinema Under the Stars
Scinema Under the Stars will be a public screening of the winners of the Scinema International Science Film Festival on the school oval, combined with an astronomy evening presented by the Top End Star Gazers. The Darwin Solar Cinema will screen the short films on their inflatable screen and the 11 inch tracking telescopes will…
Postponed: Amazing Race (Junior School) & The Scientists Factory (Senior School)
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. New date TBA. Amazing Race is racing game designed for junior school students. The event involves student groups explore the school ground and find checkpoints, where they have to solve STEM problems. Problems include build a simple water filter, perform and record an education video using a demonstration of…
Science in Government
Science in Government is a podcast series from Victoria’s Lead Scientist Dr Amanda Caples and EPA Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist Professor Mark Taylor, launched to coincide with National Science Week. Showcasing the wide range of options open to scientists working in the Victorian Government, this podcast profiles ten professionals in different fields. From a remote…