Join the National Science Walk in Spalding Park to discover local groups and organisations and hear about their positive actions for a better world. You will meet passionate community members, explore sustainable practices, hear inspiring stories of environmental stewardship and find out how you can contribute to a greener future. Have the change to meet…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Science Spectacular at Long Flat Public School
This National Science Week at Long Flat Public School, join the extravaganza to celebrate scientific inquiry and hands-on exploration. Students, families, and neighbouring pre-schoolers will be invited to engage in a multitude of interactive activities and exhibits. The Science Spectacular will include a Science Fair showcasing innovative experiments and interactive workshops, followed by STEM challenges…
Finding the STEM Among the Stems
In Finding the STEM Among the Stems, year 5 and 6 students at Lansdowne Crescent Primary School will be guided through an award-winning landscape architecture project on the grounds of their school. Good design by its nature, goes unnoticed. In an event led by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, students will be guided through…
Moon Base, The Next Step – Planetarium preview
Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience this National Science Week in this special planetarium preview of Moon Base, The Next Step. It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the Moon and now we are going back to stay. Moon Base, The Next Step tells the story of this…
Making a Measurement
Visit the Making a Measurement exhibition this National Science Week to meet Sid, The Scientist, who is undertaking an artist’s residency in the Yalagang room at the Bondi Pavillion. Having been a working scientist, Sid is curious about what it means to measure; why we measure and the things we measure with. The exhibition space…
STEM Corner at Glen Street Library
Drop-in to Glen Street Library every Tuesday afternoon during Term 3 to try out a range of out interactive STEM kits. This is a drop-in space for parents and children to test and explore our STEM technology together, including Ozobots, BOSON, dots, dash and more. No prior experience required. Aimed at ages 8 to 12…
Teaching in a Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Inspire Action
We are teaching in a climate and biodiversity crisis. How can you incorporate more authentic learning experiences into your teaching to inspire action? Join us for an evening of professional development. Learn from classroom teachers, museum education professionals and environmental advocates. Discover how teachers are developing opportunities to inspire solutions and action for a sustainable…
Young Tassie Scientists at HIVE Science Centre
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At HIVE family day you can meet: Alex Paton (She/Her) Zoology & Invasive Species Heath Dimsey (He/Him) Mathematical Chemistry Jasmine Peterson (She/Her) Graphs, maths and data Sophie Young (She/Her) …
Young Tassie Scientists at the Festival of Bright Ideas
The Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania graduates. During National Science Week they share their work at schools through engaging talks and cool activities At the YTS table at the Festival of Bright Ideas, you might meet: Bharath Dinakaran (He/Him) Alternate Pollinators Elise Cleary (She/Her) Behavioural Neuroscience & Decision Making Jonty Dehnert, Conservation Ecology …
Robots and Coding Workshop
Learn how to code a robot in this 90-minute hands on workshop. Find out how robots move, sense their environment and ‘think’. Challenge yourself to guide a mBot through various obstacles. This immersive workshop is tailored for adult and child collaborative work. Dive into the world of robotics, designing and creating code to transform a…