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…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
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…
Design Your Own Food Bar
Students are encouraged to design their own food bar and enter a national competition to win $1000 of scientific equipment for their school and a prize pack for themselves. How to Enter: Students are to complete the “Design Task” activity from the appropriate year level education kit Email it along with their name, school name,…
Year 8 Science Engineering Challenge
Bridge building activity in small groups using paddle pop sticks and hot glue guns. Specifications: 200 sticks provided per group; minimum span 40cm
“Trust but verify”.…COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test & their limitations- Scientific Data matters.
Accurate and accessible diagnostic testing is one of the pillars of control-measure policies in any infectious disease outbreak to understand and control the spread of diseases. Early and reliable test results are crucial to help and manage the outbreak. Nowadays COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test is one of the topics discussed between the government, media and…
Virtual Work Experience: Junior Digital Engineer
Dive deep into data as Inland Rail’s latest Junior Digital Engineer in this FREE virtual work experience for high school students. Explore the intricate world of digital engineering, information management and data visualisation! Learn how these skills all come together to create a digital network system that revolutionises the safety and efficiency of our train…
Pub Trivia Served With A Side Of Science [Online]
Event is now online for everyone. Science is often anything but trivial, however that doesn’t stop us enjoying some science pub trivia. As part of Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival, this Pub Trivia includes a special food round! On top of this questions will cover all areas of science and…
QUIZ: What type of engineer should you be?
Do you want to build cities, change the future and send rockets into space? Entering the field of engineering gives you the chance to have an impact on some of the most important problems we face. From designing clean energy solutions to detecting cancer with emerging technology, engineers are inventors and problem solvers. Being an engineer…
Virtual Work Experience: Electrical Technician
Spark your curiosity for all things electrical—it’s time to flex your skills as Inland Rail’s latest Electrical Technician. In this virtual work experience program you will learn how to install, modify, and repair signalling and communication systems. Set yourself up with an electrifying skill set and gain a taste of what it’s like to work…