Join like-minded bird-lovers to learn how to locate and identify Glossy Black-Cockatoos and their feed trees in the wild. Eric Anderson from Birdlife Southern Queensland will present information about Glossy Black-Cockatoo identification and ecology. The workshop will also feature a talk from Geckoes Wildlife who will display a live Glossy Black-Cockatoo and other native wildlife….
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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…
St Paul’s Science Fair Extraordinaire
How can we make the world better for those around us? Is there a problem you wish you could solve? Have you ever wondered how things work the way they do? We all have those big questions and through our Science Fair Extraordinaire, students will begin unlocking them. A range of experiments will be selected…
Psychedelics: From ‘Magic’ to Medicinal
Could psychedelics unlock the answers to managing complex mental health issues? Once associated with cults and hippies, psychedelics are now becoming an evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders. In Australia there are psychedelic trials taking place and come July, psilocybin and MDMA will be available for prescription by authorised psychiatrists for the first time. This is…
The Mathematics of Twisting Somersaults
What do a space station, a falling cat, and a springboard diver have in common? They are in free fall. But in contrast to a falling rock, they all have the ability to reorient themselves whilst they are falling. In this talk, we’ll explore the principles behind this phenomenon. The mathematics underpinning the reorientation uses…
Put the FUN into Fungi!
Are you into FUNgi? Then join us on Wednesday, 16 August to between 12:00 and 14:00 at Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre (WNCC) and become a mini mushroom farmer! You will be provided with a mushroom kit and all you need to start the process on the day. Two fun guys will teach us all we…
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…
Innovative Batteries
Port Melbourne Secondary College students will be invited to the science labs to explore how to create a battery and generate electricity.