School Science Experiment Exhibition

Come down and check out all the cool science experiments your local schools have been up to in National Science Week. We will have exhibitions from schools from around Darwin and Batchelor. You can vote for your favourite and they can win vouchers for their school.  This event is part of the STEAM Spectacular at Charles Darwin…

Learning in Location with VR

Use of image recognition in AR and learning in location with VR. This event is part of the STEAM Spectacular at Charles Darwin University on 4 September 9am-1pm. Please register for the STEAM Spectacular here as it is a condition of attending this activity.

Rescheduled: City of Darwin Libraries STEAM Zone – Magical Microbiology

New dates after the COVID lockdown. Join us for the National Science Week STEAM Zone where we explore Magical Microbiology. Explore a new miniature world that is all around you, but you can’t see it.  Take a closer look at helpful and harmful bacteria Learn to create a microscope slide Play with giant virus and…

Rescheduled: STEAM Spectacular

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…

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…