Every winter, in the heart of Port Phillip Bay and parts of the Great Southern Reef, a truly amazing natural phenomenon takes place: the gathering of thousands and thousands of great spider crabs. Snorkellers and divers from around Australia brave frigid winter waters to catch a glimpse of this world-famous spectacle. Yet, despite global attention,…
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Amazing Spider Crabs of Nairm Virtual Tour
Take a virtual underwater tour of the Great Spider Crab aggregation, without getting wet. Every winter, in the heart of Nairm (Port Phillip Bay) and parts of the Great Southern Reef, a truly amazing natural phenomenon takes place: the gathering of thousands and thousands of Great Spider Crabs. Snorkellers and divers from around Australia brave…
Can AI Connect us to Country?
During every AFL match, Adnyamathanha and Narungga man Adam Goodes’ movements were tracked by a global satellite network and a small device on his back. His phenomenal spatial awareness and ability to see and predict patterns with time and space is derived from his deep connection to Country. Ngapulara Ngarngarnyi Wirra is an immersive installation…
Stained Glass and Mosaic-Making Workshop and STEAM Activities
Our school’s National Science Week celebrations will see the science and art departments collaboratively run a series of activities that combine rich scientific learning opportunities with art and creativity. This will take place during Thursday’s lunch break in National Science Week. Students have planned hands-on activities and demonstrations including kaleidoscope making, ‘stained glass’ making, creating…
Lines of Best Fit
Lines of Best Fit is an improvised comedy show that brings together scientists and improvisors for a night that’s sure to tickle your brain. This National Science Week, we’re celebrating the work of researchers from the University of Sydney Nano Institute, learning about how they’re helping to detect viruses, create solar fuels, keep your eyes…
Unlocking the Universe’s Secrets with JWST
Successfully launched on 25 December 2021, NASA’s successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has taken its first images and will be released to the public 12 July. Join Professor Karl Glazebrook, Dr Themiya Nanayakkara and Dr Colin Jacobs, as they discuss these images and the potential secrets of the universe they reveal. Dr Nicha…
Palmerston College Science Week Events
Using waterglass to make crystal gardens with metal salts. First 30 students to come and do this at lunchtime will be granted entry to the lab. Some crystals are fast-growing and some are slow-growing. There will be a showcase of the final crystal gardens on Tuesday lunchtime that anybody can move through and look at….
Make a Glowing Teddy Bear
A hands-on STEM Activity. Learn about atoms, light and energy at after school workshops 3.30–5 pm, 23 – 25 August. For ages 5+, families welcome. All events are free and no bookings required. Book & Science Week @ your Library 22 – 26 August
75 facts about NATA and the science of accreditation
Join online as NATA reveals 75 facts about the science of accreditation in National Science Week. This event is for anyone who has ever wondered whether the water coming out of our taps is clean? Anyone that’s ever questioned who checks you’re getting a litre of fuel at the petrol station? Or whether imported cheese…
See Through Science
A fun, family friendly and free community event to celebrate science. Working with this year’s theme, Glass: More than meets the eye (and some grant funding support) Open Hearted Learning and friends, will present engagement and entertainment in the form of hands-on investigations that cover physics, chemistry, biology and space. We hope to foster a…