Not the Science Type is a four-part docu-series that addresses negative stereotypes and the need for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.It highlight four women who break down boundaries within their fields – biology, engineering and science and technology-based applications. The series will premiere in Australia in…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Fantastic Food Frenzy Science Day
Whyalla Town Primary will have a whole day science event. In the morning all will meet in the gym for an introduction to the theme and then spend the rest of the day doing hands on activities to do with the theme. There will be experiments on the fastest way to melt chocolate. investigating how…
Yhonnie Scarce | STEM + Art Workshop
Undertake a design challenge to create an architectural sculpture in this hands-on workshop for primary and secondary students to complement Yhonnie Scarce’s Missile Park exhibition. Students will investigate the structural and aesthetic properties of cardboard and apply a variety of joining techniques to create a 3D sculpture (monument, structure or architectural model) inspired by the…
Speedcubing at Rosanna Library
Have you always wanted to solve a Rubik’s Cube but thought it was too hard? Kerrie & Myles Jarman will show you the steps you need to learn. Once you master these simple techniques, you will be able to solve the puzzle every single time. Every participant will receive a Rubik’s Cube to keep.
Sphero Robo-racing at Ivanhoe Library
Celebrate National Science Week with us. In this session, we’ll be racing with Sphero robots — who will be the fastest? Sphero is a robot ball that can be programmed for a direction, speed, LED colour and sound! In this workshop you’ll learn some basic block programming techniques to navigate your Sphero to race through…
Bridge Building Challenge at Ivanhoe Library
Take part in National Science Week by joining our bridge building challenge. Using strawbees, string and cardboard, your challenge is to design and build the greatest bridge — let’s see which bridge can hold the most weight. A limited number of people can be booked into each event, please cancel your booking if you can…
Edison Robot Food Fight at Mill Park Library
Celebrate National Science Week with us by joining a robotic food fight using Edison robots. The theme is Food: Different by design. Choose a wholesome food source packed with good vitamins, and compete in a sumo wrestling challenge to see who will be the last one standing in the ring. Ages: 7+. Bookings are essential.
National Science Quiz at Watsonia Library
Fancy yourself a quiz master? Join us for a live stream of the National Science Quiz to celebrate National Science Week. Hosted by Charlie Pickering, there will be panel discussions and experiment videos. The fastest and correct people to answer each of 15 questions via the quiz app will win a prize pack. Presented by ACEMS ARC…
National Science Quiz at Mill Park Library
Fancy yourself a quiz master? Join us for a live stream of the National Science Quiz to celebrate National Science Week. Hosted by Charlie Pickering, there will be panel discussions and experiment videos. The fastest and correct people to answer each of 15 questions via the quiz app will win a prize pack. Presented by ACEMS ARC…
Hobart College Sustainable Food Festival
A celebration of insect proteins and other innovations in food. Our popular, student run cafe will feature crickets, mealworms and products made from insect flours, supported by information collated by science students. During our regular pastoral care time, all students will have the opportunity to participate in National Science Week activities based around the theme…