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2025 National Science Week Grants Now Open
Applications for 2025 National Science Week grants are now open! The Albanese Labor Government is again supporting National Science Week, with $500,000 in funding available for the delivery of ...
Decoding the Universe – School Theme for 2025 unveiled
School Theme for National Science Week 2025 unveiled: ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is thrilled ...
DIY Science: Storm in a Jar
Bring more chaos into your life with a Storm in a Jar. It’s a mesmerising maelstrom of fun! What you'll need A clear round jar with a watertight lid Pearlescent liquid soap or shampoo. The ...
DIY Science: Water Density
Watch the rise and fall of hot and cold fluids. What you need Somewhere it’s OK to spill coloured water, like the bathtub or outside 4 identical small, wide-mouthed bottles. Something like baby ...
DIY Science: Rainbow Lightning
Create lightning art through the powers of gravity and surface tension. What you need Watercolour paper (you can get this at an art supply store) Food colouring A clipboard A spray bottle with ...
DIY Science: Make a Magnet
Build your own electromagnet! What you need Thin enamelled copper wire (around 30 cm) A steel nail Sandpaper A battery (D-sized works best) Some paper clips Sticky tape Pliers ...
DIY Science: Marshmallow Launcher
See how far you can launch a marshmallow using your breath and carboard tubes. What you need One manilla file folder (or other stiff paper or lightweight cardboard) Scissors Masking tape or ...
DIY Science: Suspended Bubbles
Can you make bubbles float on an invisible cushion? This beautiful investigation illustrates the principles of buoyancy and semi-permeability. What you need A large, clear container such as a ...
DIY Science: Mini Greenhouse
Create your own mini environment and grow some plants. Find out what plants need to survive. What you'll need 2 clear plastic cups (more if you want to make a few) Sticky tape Cottonwool Alfalfa ...
DIY Science: Secret Sounds
Create sounds that only you can hear with some simple household objects. What you need Unpainted metal clothes hanger String Scissors A wooden spoon or pen Optional: Once you have tried the ...