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Join in the last weekend of Science Week
There's still heaps to do on these last two day of National Science Week for 2022. illuminart installations are still illuminating regional South Australia, there are Walks and Talks in Canberra, ...
DIY Science: Pop-top Fountain
What you need: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) white vinegar washing-up detergent an empty pop top drink bottle What to do: Close the pop-top and unscrew the lid from the bottle. Pour some ...
It’s time to learn about First Peoples science
The First Nations people of Australia had some of the world’s earliest scientists and inventors and have been using science for over 65,000 years. Science has always been an integral part of ...
DIY Science: Arm Span Solar System
What you need: Some friends What to do: Ask people to stretch their arms out to each side and explain that they will be measuring out the positions of objects in the Solar System by following a ...
Tis the sea-son for some marine science
Do you love a day at the beach? Are you fascinated by the ocean and the creatures that call it home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then National Science Week has got some ...
DIY Science: Brazil Nut Challenge
What you need: Large clear jar with straight sides and a lid A few large beans or marbles Lentils or rice What to do: Place a few large beans or marbles in the jar. Add lentils or rice to the jar ...
Science Week in Libraries in 2022
There’s more to libraries than just books. Are you someone that enjoys listening to a story or two? Or someone who enjoys sitting down with a good book? Well, good news! During National Science ...
DIY Science: Edible Slime
What you need: Small saucepan, spoon and stove top ¼ cup tapioca flour* ¼ cup cold tap water 1 tablespoon sugar 4 drops food colouring ¼ teaspoon citric acid (available in the baking aisle) ...
DIY Science: Pen Lid in a Bottle Challenge
What you need: Empty bottle Pen lid What to do What to do: Place the bottle on its side and place the pen lid half inside the neck of the bottle. Make sure the hole in the lid is facing the ...
DIY Science: Electrical Currency
What you need: 5-10 Australian coins of the same value (pictured here are $1 coins, but any round coins will do) Cardboard, paper towel, a pencil and scissors 5-10 zinc-plated metal washers ...