How do we see the invisible? In this series of events, we use interactive media to explore how lenses allow us to see beyond human visual limitations and how these lenses are employed in daily life, including routine health checks, growing plants, and food production. A team of researchers will give a short talk before…
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Science Week at Dunsborough Primary School
The whole school is involved events during National Science Week: Kindy to Year 1 are completing sugar glass window decorations made from dough and hard lollies. Years 2 to 6 are completing a marble run using Rube Goldberg as an inspiration for their machines. The Busselton Jetty is coming for an incursion. The…
Robotics and coding fun
We run an after school hours robotics and coding event for primary school aged children aged 8- 12 at Brunswick Neighbourhood House’s (BNH) De Carle St venue. The workshop will target girls from CALD backgrounds and aim to build confidence in STEAM subjects in this under-represented group. The workshop will be split into two parts….
Galaxy Clean-Up with Questacon
Galaxy Clean-Up will challenge students to combine technology with everyday materials and explore solutions to challenges in the space industry. Students will build prototypes and test their creations using successes and failures to refine their ideas. Bookings are essential – don’t miss your spot for this free workshop. This activity is suitable for ages 8…
Science Week at Rainforestation Nature Park
Are you ready for National Science Week? Science Week brings together scientists, educators and citizens to celebrate all things science. Science Week activities at Rainforestation Nature Park will focus on the science of Rainforest plants. Activities will be held on 13, 14, 20 and 21 August. The world heritage protected Wet Tropics Rainforests of Far North…
Surfside Primary School/Ocean Grove Mens Shed Science Extraveganza
The Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed have developed 3 science shows that will be delivered to each class of Surfside Primary School. The show will be presented by experienced educators and scientists from the men’s shed together with trained students from Bellarine SC. The teaching strategy of Predict-Observe-Explain will be used with an emphasis…
Surfside Primary School/Ocean Grove Mens Shed Science Extraveganza
The Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed have developed 3 science shows that will be delivered to each class of Surfside Primary School. The show will be presented by experienced educators and scientists from the men’s shed together with trained students from Bellarine SC. The teaching strategy of Predict-Observe-Explain will be used with an…
Surfside Primary School/Ocean Grove Mens Shed Science Extraveganza
The Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed have developed 3 science shows that will be delivered to each class of Surfside Primary School. The show will be presented by experienced educators and scientists from the men’s shed together with trained students from Bellarine SC. The teaching strategy of Predict-Observe-Explain will be used with an…
Malleefowl: Mysteries and Future-Mending – Joe Benshemesh and team illuminart in a Constellation Conversation
Dear Geoff, The URL of the approved Malleefowl interview is misleading so I’ve duplicated it here and the other one should be deleted. Thank you! Have changed the old event URL to this one – that way the system automatically forwards anyone using an old link 🙂 — The National Malleefowl Recovery Team’s Joe…
GeoTrails of South Australia and the World – a discussion with geology experts Patrick James, Colin Conor and team illuminart
Join geology experts Patrick James and Colin Conor in a fascinating look at Geotrails of South Australia and the world with team illuminart. There are examples of Geotrails globally that are well travelled by tourists. In Ireland, they vigorously promote their own Copper Coast and its geology to tourists. South Australia’s Hallet Cove reveals remarkable…