National Science Week will be celebrated with the students at each level participating in science activities based on the theme, Glass: More than meets the eye. Kinder Sugar glass decorations Glass at home and school Stage 1 Observing with magnifying glasses Making a marble run Stage 2 Making kaleidoscopes Making a marble run Cold honey,…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
WA Museum Virtual School Program
This National Science Week meet our biologists, palaeontologists, archaeologists, chemists, molecular scientists and more. Our WA Museum National Science Week events are the perfect way to meet and hear from one of our team who spend their days using science in a variety of ways to learn more about our State and the world we…
Petrology in the Pub: Geological origins of glass
The glass that holds our favourite cold fizzy liquids is actually rapidly cooled molten silica, we know this by studying rocks and the processes that form and transform them – petrology. Grab a drink chilled in molten silica and join us for an immersive space-themed evening. Hear from our stellar petrologists Professor Tony Kemp and…
Kingswood High School Science Open Night
To celebrate all things science and NationalScience Week, the Science Department of Kingswood High School are delighted to run a school Open Night for the Kingswood Community. The event will be run at the school from 6pm to 8pm. Student, community and lab displays, as well as a family STEM challenge and forenic frenzy will…
Kingswood High School Science Open Night
To celebrate all things science and NationalScience Week, the Science Department of Kingswood High School are delighted to run a school Open Night for the Kingswood Community. The event will be run at the school from 6pm to 8pm. Student, community and lab displays, as well as a family STEM challenge and forenic frenzy will…
My Favourite Nuclear and Radiological Application is…
What’s your favourite nuclear or radiological scientific application? Women in Nuclear (WiN) Australia members, through short videos, describe their favourite nuclear or radiological applications. From fluorescing glass, power and energy through to medical imaging there are so many ways nuclear science and technology has applications for everyday life. A daily video will be launched on…
What is it like working in the Australian nuclear science community?
Want to know what it’s like to work in the Australian nuclear science community? Five fabulous Women in Nuclear (WiN) Australia members will showcase what a day in the life of a member of the nuclear science community is like through a Twitter take over. Throughout the day you will be given a glimpse on…
Oakbank School Science Day
Students in the Primary School will participate in a science day. This day will be open to parents and community members to attend. Students will take part in science activities throughout the day these include; Glass mosaic tiles, Glass wind chimes, Sugar glass biscuits, Kaleidoscopes and Periscopes, Greenhouses, Solar Panels, Magnifying Glass investigations. Activities will…
Asteroids to Oceans: What makes research possible in Australia?
Australia’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) ensures that researchers have access to the facilities, equipment and resources they need to produce world-class research. These resources range from supercomputers and microscopes to datasets and software platforms, all provided through 27 NCRIS projects and facilities around Australia. With the resources provided by the NCRIS projects, researchers…
Whole School Marble Run Challenge Day
The Marble Run Challenge day will run for one whole day and include students from Kinder through to Year 6. The day will include an introduction to glass and marbles followed by viewing and discussing examples of marble runs. Students will then work in small groups within their stage to design and create a marble…