Get ready to put your science knowledge to the test! Join Queensland Museum to celebrate National Science Week with energy expert and science communicator Dr Joel Gilmore with six rounds of museum trivia at its best. As part of this special event, visit Dinosaurs of Patagonia then test your knowledge on the exhibition in a quick-fire quiz….
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Professor Bunsen presented by Northern Grampian Libraries
Professor Bunsen, educator and scientist, will put on two shows on Friday 25 August as part of Northern Grampians Libraries’ National Science Week celebrations. The event is suitable for Year 1-6 and will be open for the general public as well as school bookings. Session details Forces, Motion and Energy (The Science of Toys) It…
Science Show and STEM activities
Students will attend a science show at our local high school and will participate in STEM activities in classrooms throughout the week. They will also participate in daily STEM activities in classrooms with a focus on living things. STEM boxes will be created for each class to facilitate these activities.
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.
Professor Bunsen presented by NG Libraries
Professor Bunsen, educator and scientist, will put on two shows on Friday 25 August as part of Northern Grampians Libraries’ Science Week celebrations. Times are: 9.30-10.30am at the Stawell Library; and 1.30-2.30pm at the St Arnaud Town Hall. The event is suitable for Grades 1-6 and will be open for the general public as well…
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…
MicroART: Science and art collide
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is proud to present MicroART 2023, an exhibition of images captured by our cancer researchers on powerful microscopes. Using stains, images are lit up in vibrant colour to help researchers identify certain structures within cells – resulting in images that look like works of art. Come along to Peter Mac (Level 7…
Explore Science in the Museum: A free participatory workshop on science and cultural heritage
Join us at the Chau Chak Wing Museum to explore the world of colours in art, various types of film & plastics, liquids in museums and plants. Scientists from Sydney Analytical and the School of Physics from the University of Sydney will be showing live demonstrations of scientific equipment and how different techniques can provide…
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….