During National Science Week, we are planting some Indigenous plants into our hydroponics systems. During the week we will observe any changes. We will then also investigate if this is an alternative way to grow plants in our area. In addition to Indigenous plants, we will also conduct the experiment with other seedlings as we…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Remediate! At our booth at the Newcastle Museum
Do you want to learn how synthetic biology can remediate plastic from the environment? How you can add superpowers to a microbe to gobble up polluting plastic? And find out about the new industries synthetic biology is creating right now. Come along to our booth and play a speed version of our card game Remediate! Equip your microbe…
Remediate! Canberra pub night
Have you heard of the cool new science that is synthetic biology and want to learn more? Are you a card game nerd who wants to help develop a brand-new awesome card game? The Centre for Excellence in Synthetic Biology is developing a new card game and we need your help to make it the…
Armchair Vacation
Pack your bags and prepare for the trip of a lifetime, from the comfort of a chair We know that travelling the world isn’t an option for everyone, so we’re bringing the world to you. Pop on a virtual reality headset and be transported. Join us at Caroline Springs Library this National Science Week to…
Awards Day & Ag Science Expo
Help us celebrate National Science Week this year at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Hermitage Research Facility’s Schools Plant Science Competition Awards Day & Ag Science Expo. This event formally recognises prize winners and participants of the The Buzz About Bees competition and celebrates all things agricultural science. You’ll have the opportunity to…
Scouting the Skies
Scouts will be designing and constructing a payload for a high altitude balloon. The payload will be designed to record atmospheric data during the flight, such as temperature, air pressure, and CO2 concentration. It will also be able to record photos and video of the flight, showing the amazing panorama from the top of the…
Hands-on Science at Harrison School
The science team at Harrison will be conducting break time activities in the VAST building at the school. Students from P-10 can register for the activity of their choice and celebrate science.
Exploring Careers in STEM
Interested in a career in STEM? Come along to Melton City Libraries to hear from a diverse panel of young people who work in the field. Ingrid, Daniel and Josh will speak about their journeys so far working in the industry, and answer any questions you may have. The panel includes Ingrid Freeman (data science…
Minute to Win it
Students at Lota State school from Prep to Year 6 will take part in 4 science-based games. Chop Stick Pick-up materials science How many blocks can you move from 1 cup to the other using only the chopsticks in 1 minute. Dice Stack structures Can you hold an ice cream stick in your teeth and…
STEM Workshop: Energy is a superpower
Half-day STEM workshop exploring the many forms of energy we employ to power our lives. For National Science Week join Scienceworks for this half day STEM workshop exploring the many forms of energy we employ to power our lives. Through captivating shows and fun STEM activities, learn about different sources of energy and ways that…