Enjoy a special National Science Week BKids session and learn all about how the First Scientists harnessed engineering to create and use boomerangs. Join Southern Cultural Immersion for an authentic cultural workshop to learn all about how boomerangs are used, why they are engineered the way they are and have a go at throwing one…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Adelaide River Festival: Orienteering and map reading
Orienteering and map reading offered as one of the activities visiting remote schools will undertake during their two-day festival. In previous years activities have included sports as well as STEM topics such as Earth Science and Health. Students will learn about the science behind map making and what maps are used for before doing some orienteering…
Using Ancient Knowledge for Environmental Sustainability, Healthcare and Cultural Revitalisation
In this webinar, you will hear from the fully Indigenous owned organisations Native Secrets and South Coast Seaweed and how they are working to revitalise customary knowledge on natural resources and extend on this knowledge in innovative ways leading to positive impacts for our environment and for healthcare. They will share examples of the customary…
Solar Car Build
Our Year 6 students will facilitate a session for other students which helps them build solar powered cars using kits prepared for the synergy solar car challenge.
Hillcrest PS Future Focused Festival
A showcase of the STEM inquiry project work being explored in Year 1 to 6 STEM, Sustainability and Media Arts specialist classes and in classrooms. This all-day exhibition will enable students to learn about exciting projects occurring throughout the school, and is opening up to parents and the school community in the afternoon. Examples of…
Science Together for the 20th anniversary of the Reef Guardian Program
A regional convention for National Science Week, Science Together for the 20th anniversary of the Reef Guardian Program at the Bundaberg Multiplex. Teachers, stall holders and the community will: further develop their science knowledge learn about conservation and protection of the Great Barrier Reef through special guest speakers engage in hands-on activities designed to inspire…
Megafauna at Yulara School
Two staff members (Drs Adam Yates and Sam Arman) will present at Yulara school on the morning of 16 August on the topic of megafauna and the science of uncovering the ancient past. Two sessions will be held, the first from 8.40 – 9.20AM for secondary learners, and 9.30 – 10.30 AM for primary school….
Wollongong University’s Design a T-shirt Competition
The University of Wollongong is delighted to announce that entries for the Design a T-shirt Competition are open. The competition is for children in Years 3-8 (Stages 2, 3 & 4) to help celebrate the National Science Week theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. The theme incorporates the advancement in technology in all industries, especially…
Science Play Matters at Sunshine Coast Hub
Play Matters Australia is hosting free Science Play Matters Playgroups during National Science Week at the Sunshine Coast Hub. This playgroup caters to families with children aged up to five years old. Become a member and join us for a morning of science activities and lots of fun for everyone. To attend, please register for…
Great Lego Challenge
The Prep students will be invited to participate in a range of STEM Lego building challenges as part of their learning about materials and the design process. They will be challenged to create bridges, towers and boats, that will be measured and tested for strength.