Scientists from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) are slipping on suits fitted with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) sensors to measure the influence of reflective surfaces such as sand on UVR exposure. Australia has the highest skin cancer rates globally with more than two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer in their…
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Energy is a Superpower Workshop
Harness the power of electrical energy and explore the science of lightning in this STEM workshop. Girls and non-binary people aged 10 to 12 are invited to learn about electricity and sustainability. You’ll explore circuits, view a Lightning Theatre show, and meet with a female STEM expert. Then, you’ll create your own light-up creating card with paper…
Dr Graham’s Energy Explorers: Science Show and Wearable Wind-Turbines Workshop
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore how Canberra’s energy is changing in an exciting science show. Then, we’ll get hands-on making model wind turbines! Through amazing (and sometimes explosive) science demonstrations, we’ll learn how fuels like natural gas can be replaced with electricity. Discover groovy low-emission high-fun new tech like electric skateboards and…
Dr Graham’s Energy Explorers: Science Show and Wearable Wind-Turbines Workshop
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore how Canberra’s energy is changing in an exciting science show. Then, we’ll get hands-on making model wind turbines! Through amazing (and sometimes explosive) science demonstrations, we’ll learn how fuels like natural gas can be replaced with electricity. Discover groovy low-emission high-fun new tech like electric skateboards and…
Dr Graham’s Energy Explorers: Science Show and Wearable Wind-Turbines Workshop
In this fun and interactive session, we’ll explore how Canberra’s energy is changing in an exciting science show. Then, we’ll get hands-on making model wind turbines! Through amazing (and sometimes explosive) science demonstrations, we’ll learn how fuels like natural gas can be replaced with electricity. Discover groovy low-emission high-fun new tech like electric skateboards and…
Awesome Adaptations
During National Science Week, all students will be participating in a range of activities to do with Amazing Adaptations. Students from PrePrimary to Year 6 will be creating a creature that possesses amazing physical adaptations that will help it to survive in its chosen habitat using air dried clay and recycled materials. During Art and…
Forrest Research Foundation National Science Week Showcase
The Forrest Research Foundation invites you to attend our first ever National Science Week Showcase event! This event features 10 short talks together with day-long show and tell activity stations. Join us at Forrest Hall to see, hear and learn about the world-leading science and technology research underway by early-career researchers across Western Australia. Show…
National Science Week at CREEC
Join in the fun for National Science Week with free activities for kids at the Canning River Eco Education Centre throughout the week. Investigate the wild and wonderful world of waterbugs with SERCUL. Kanyana will introduce you to some of our amazing wildlife. Learn how a frog changes from eggs to adult through drama, song and…
National Science Week Intergenerational STEM Activity
Come make a small terrarium to take home while learning about ecosystems. This is an intergenerational event for seniors and parents or caregivers with children. Intergenerational experiences join seniors who do not have young people in their lives and parents or caregivers with children who don’t have grandparents in their everyday lives. A National Science…
Science Week Activities: Seeds for the Future
Seeds for The Future – Growing a Sustainable Future Students will transplant seedlings from trays, discuss seed diversity, germination, and the importance of regular care for healthy plants. They’ll set up a Community Seed Swap and Donation Station to encourage future seed exchanges, and explore water needs and sustainable gardening practices. We are focusing on…