An evening under the stars in the Launceston Planetarium. Watch the animated adventure Nga Tohunga Whakatere – The Navigators to discover how the night sky guided the journeys of First Nations people. Hear from celestial navigator Jeremy Parker and astronomer Chris Arkless as they discuss how the stars have assisted voyagers throughout time.
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Launch of National Science Week in Victoria
National Science Week is nearly upon us. This annual celebration of science and science communication could not happen without your efforts. Please join us and other special guests from Victoria’s science engagement community for the launch of 2022’s National Science Week at Scienceworks in Spotswood. Following drinks and canapes, guests will be treated to a…
Scitech Discovery Centre Shows for National Science Week
Ready, set: science. National Science Week is Australia’s biggest celebration of science and technology. Visit Scitech this August for a day filled with brand new shows and pop-up science. Head to the planetarium for Birth of Planet Earth, the spectacular new show that tells the tale of our planet’s origins. Join us to explore some…
Window Art
Come along to celebrate National Science Week by designing window art to brighten up those gloomy winter days. Use the special window art paints to create your own incredible designs. Make a design, glue a plastic sheet on top and trace over with the paints. If you have a mind block there are lots of…
Make a Kaleidoscope
Come and celebrate the National Science Week school theme of Glass: More than meets the eye. Explore mirrors and reflection with a fun, hands-on activity making your own kaleidoscope. Find out how kaleidoscopes reflect reflections over and over making beautiful patterns. Take them home and look through it anytime you want to escape to a…
The Alphabet of Awesome Science
National Science Week with Professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises. Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every letter of the alphabet) with each…
Lego Technics Challenge
Come to Subiaco Library to celebrate National Science Week by joining in the Lego Technics challenge. Come to Subiaco Library to celebrate the Science Week school theme of Glass: More than meets the eye. Use the transparent bricks, Lego dots and windows to design and make your own glass based build. Try out the range…
Tygum Lagoon Nature Challenge
The Australian Conservation Foundation Brisbane South & Logan Community Group invites you to join the Tygum Lagoon Nature Challenge. Release your inner geek, become citizen scientists, observe nature around this beautiful lagoon and at the same time provide Logan City Council with essential information about the health of Tygum Lagoon’s plants and animals. This is…
Ringer Soak STEM Showcase Day
Experience what STEM has to offer and participate in a variety of activities and games with lunch provided.
Shirty Science presents Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt
Who will go home with the title of Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt in 2022? 16 awesome scientists and artists from across the country currently creating 8 super cool science shirt designs for #ScienceWeek. Now it is time to determine Australia’s Favourite Science Shirt. Hosted by Nate Byrne, ABC Breakfast Weather Presenter, our scientist and artist…