Professor Plums is celebrating National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Visit our Crows Nest flagship store for all your science-themed gifts and toys. We are offering an assortment of prizes and specials to celebrate. Enter our Colouring Competition for a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Voucher for Professor Plums.
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Species Survival Day – Zoos Victoria and Inspiring Victoria
Kyabram Fauna Park are excited to host Species Survival Day! Get up close and personal with Australia’s native animals and discover how you can become a conservation hero and contribute to their ability to survive and thrive. Our expert Zookeepers and Educators can’t wait to share their passion for conservation with you. Some of the…
Force and Motion Science Show
The University of Newcastle SMART Program’s Force and Motion Science Show explores common contact and non-contact forces, including gravity, air-resistance, and magnetism. Our presenters also investigate ‘spin’ forces – and rocket science! Content is designed for Stage 2 & 3 students (Primary Year Levels 2-6) and can be tailored for other stages (on request) to support curriculum outcomes.
Force and Motion Science Show
The University of Newcastle SMART Program’s Force and Motion Science Show explores common contact and non-contact forces, including gravity, air-resistance, and magnetism. Our presenters also investigate ‘spin’ forces – and rocket science! Content is designed for Stage 2 & 3 students (Primary Year Levels 2-6) and can be tailored for other stages (on request) to support curriculum outcomes.
Force and Motion Science Show
The University of Newcastle SMART Program’s Force and Motion Science Show explores common contact and non-contact forces, including gravity, air-resistance, and magnetism. Our presenters also investigate ‘spin’ forces – and rocket science! Content is designed for Stage 2 & 3 students (Primary Year Levels 2-6) and can be tailored for other stages (on request) to support curriculum outcomes.
Space Weather – More than just a pretty sky
What else is happening when the aurorae are lighting up our night sky? In May this year many were lucky enough to look at the sky and see an amazing display of colour dancing through the night. The next night Melbourne beaches were lined with people excitedly hoping to witness the colourful display but were…
From Fear to Curiosity – Understanding and tackling maths anxiety
In celebration of National Science Week, hear from experts in education research, Dr Florence Gabriel, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning at the University of South Australia, and Dr Lisa Bailey from MOD. on why students are often anxious about undertaking study in mathematics subjects and discuss strategies on…
Switch on to Science 2024
Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Again this year, Redland Museum will hold its very popular Switch on to Science day in conjunction with National Science Week. Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science…
Get Creative at Old Parliament House
Enjoy a morning of science-themed craft and play at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House. During National Science Week, children can learn about the ways science helps us take care of the natural world and explore how they can participate in local animal surveys. Held in MoAD’s popular PlayUP exhibition, children…
What is a Renewable Energy Zone?
Join us on our Clean Energy Tour & learn about Illawarrra’s unique features that make it an ideal location for a Renewable Energy Zone. During the tour you will see & hear about renewable energy projects that involve innovative science-based research & development, such as Green Gravity’s research into the valuable power of gravity as…