Get ready for an evening packed with creativity, curiosity, and hands-on fun at Engineer the Future – a free STEM night designed especially for students in Years 3 to 5! Hosted by the Engineers Australia Cairns Regional Committee and supported by FNQ STEM Hub, this exciting event will feature engaging activities such as the Egg…
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Sphero Olympics – Coding, creativity and competition
Ready, Set, Code! Welcome to the Sphero Olympics! Get ready to roll into action with the Sphero Olympics—where coding meets competition! In this exciting event, students become robot coaches, programming their Sphero BOLT robots to race, dodge, spin, and score through a series of Olympic-style challenges. Think robot races, obstacle courses, bowling with bots, and…
Brain Break – Marymount College
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
The Five Senses Adventure – Decoding the universe (school years K-3)
Celebrate National Science Week with a fun, hands-on exploration of the five senses! Inspired by this year’s theme, “Decoding the Universe-Exploring the unknow with nature’s hidden language”, this interactive event invites children and families to discover the science behind sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste through engaging activities at five sensory stations. These activities are…
Decoding the Universe with Spaceman Dave (school years 3-6)
Join Spaceman Dave and Earthman James for a special National Science Week event! Come along and dive into new hands-on STEM experiments perfect for budding scientists. Explore amazing scientific discoveries and make new friends along the way. These activities are best suited to students in years 3 – 6.
Bray Park State High School Astronomy Night
An evening to look at the stars! Bray Park State High School’s Astronomy Night is a mix of activities, workshops and guest speakers. Our school community gathers each year to hear from special guests from NASA, the Australian Space Agency, CSIRO, and iLaunch. We take a trip around the solar system and universe in Starlabs…
Rockpool Discovery Walk
Explore the hidden wonders of 2-Mile Beach with local marine biologist Patsy-Anne Wootton. Discover the unique creatures that call these coastal ecosystems home and learn how they survive and thrive in this dynamic environment. All ages welcome – Under 12’s MUST attend with a parent/guardian. What to Expect: Guided exploration of local rockpools Insight into marine…
Young Tassie Scientists at Exeter High School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-east road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Tagging tabbies Victoria Roy (She/her), Microbiologist – Bloody…
Young Tassie Scientists at Exeter Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-east road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Tagging tabbies Victoria Roy (She/her), Microbiologist –…
Young Tassie Scientists at Trevallyn Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists from the University of Tasmania are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. Some of the Young Tassie Scientists on the north-east road trip are: Alex Paton (She/her), Ecologist – Tagging tabbies Victoria Roy (She/her), Microbiologist –…