Learn the basics of game design by using block coding to create a retro arcade game. Our new Retro MakeCode Arcade Game Consoles by Elecfreak are the perfect way to introduce kids to coding – by letting them make their own retro video game. Attendees will be tasked with creating a simple game that involves…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Science Week at Macclesfield Primary School
For the 2023 theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries we have Megan Volta from For the Love of Science coming in to help us run a series of activities and events each day. The following activities will run across the week, with all students involved. Some of these activities will run as opt in events,…
SCINEMA Science Film Screenings and Craft
Drop in for some spectacular award-winning short films and science crafts for the whole family. SCINEMA is the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere, and you can watch top entries right from the comfort of the Tea Tree Gully Library. Science-themed crafts will be set up for kids. This free event will be…
Coding with Robo Trains
Learn coding basics by programming an electronic train to move efficiently around a train track. Our new Smart Trains from Intelino are perfect for introducing kids to coding concepts – while still playing with trains. We will introduce learner coding concepts with the tactile coloured squares called “Action Snaps”. Attendees will place these tiles on…
Coding with Robo Trains
Learn coding basics by programming an electronic train to move efficiently around a train track. Our new Smart Trains from Intelino are perfect for introducing kids to coding concepts – while still playing with trains. We will introduce learner coding concepts with the tactile coloured squares called “Action Snaps”. Attendees will place these tiles on…
Coding with Robo Trains
Learn coding basics by programming an electronic train to move efficiently around a train track. Our new Smart Trains from Intelino are perfect for introducing kids to coding concepts – while still playing with trains. We will introduce learner coding concepts with the tactile coloured squares called “Action Snaps”. Attendees will place these tiles on…
Citizen Science Apps: How and why you should use them
Join us for an exciting event that explores the fascinating world of citizen science apps. Apps like iNaturalist and eBird are great tools for learning about the flora and fauna around us, and can also be used to record observations. Discover the incredible potential of these apps for identifying things in the field and learn…
Design Retro Games
Learn the basics of game design by using block coding to create a retro arcade game. Our new Retro MakeCode Arcade Game Consoles by Elecfreak are the perfect way to introduce kids to coding – by letting them make their own retro video game. Attendees will be tasked with creating a simple game that involves…
The Drag Experiment
The Drag Experiment is the show of the year for drag lovers, science nerds, and all folks across the LGBTQIA+ and STEM spectra. Headlined by four phenomenal people who are scientists by day and drag performers by night. You’ll be dazzled with show stopping drag performances interwoven with scientific concepts and research. Hosted by Dr…
Science Fair Extravaganza
The concept will be to engage the wider community and have students from North Cottesloe Primary School present to a range of stakeholders, fellow students, staff, parents and the local community. Our Science Fair Extravaganza will involve students from Year 1 to Year 6. The event will include students presenting their findings to all stakeholders…