NOTE: This event has been updated for participation at home. The Universe is waiting to be discovered. From special global events using dozens of telescopes to daily monitoring of the radio sky in Australia, SciVR will take you on the hunt for things that go boom. We’ll explore the origins of mysterious and energetic phenomena,…
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Science Adventures
To explore the science activities with other home education families, at my house, using the resources available turning science week into a science month. Some will be online and some will be hands on activities. There’s also a table for early childhood set up with activity sheets.
Rocket Science in a Bottle
Join Robogals Canberra and ANU Rocketry as they explore the science of rockets with simple household items. We will be showing a short demonstration and explaining the scientific concepts behind rocketry such as propulsion, thrust and some chemistry as well as providing you with a step by step guide to try it at home. Registration…
Diving Deep with Robogals Canberra
This year’s National Science Week school theme is ‘Deep Blue’, which is related to the ocean. The challenges will thus be related to varying uses of the ocean, such as marine life, renewable energy and the ocean’s role in regulating climate. Each of the challenges has a different age range based on the level of…
Zoom into the Atlas of Life – The Beauty and Science of Sea Slugs
You are invited to join us for these Zoom sessions every afternoon where you will hear from an expert and see videos and information about each topic. We will show you gems from our NatureMapr database and you will have the chance to ask questions. Topics include the mighty whale migrations, post bushfire regeneration in…
Zoom into the Atlas of Life – Our Mighty Whale Migrations
You are invited to join us for these Zoom sessions every afternoon where you will hear from an expert and see videos and information about each topic. We will show you gems from our NatureMapr database and you will have the chance to ask questions. Topics include the mighty whale migrations, post bushfire regeneration in…
Zoom into the Atlas of Life – Little Penguins of Eden
You are invited to join us for these Zoom sessions every afternoon where you will hear from an expert and see videos and information about each topic. We will show you gems from our NatureMapr database and you will have the chance to ask questions. Topics include the mighty whale migrations, post bushfire regeneration in…
Languages of the Ocean Project
For many of us, learning comes through storytelling, and we want to hear your stories. We embrace the diversity of our community and want to come together to share knowledge and understanding from all cultures. If you have a passion for storytelling, this project will help you build skills to present your ideas and knowledge….
Satellite Selfie – Batchelor Area School
During Natiponal Science Week, a MAXAR high-resolution satellite will be taking images of the NT. This satellite will be passing over Batchelor. The Batchelor Area School, will join many other NT remote schools to write a giant “SCIENCE WEEK NT 2020” over the Northern Territory. On 17 August, the NT will become a big canvas…
Satellite Selfie – Wugularr School
During National Science Week, a MAXAR high-resolution satellite will be taking images of the NT. This satellite will be passing over Beswick. The Wugularr School, will join many other NT remote schools to write a giant “SCIENCE WEEK NT 2020” over the Northern Territory. On 17 August, the NT will become a big canvas that can be…