A fun-filled interactive event aimed at pre- and school aged children and their parents to discover the many facets of science. To help our diverse Merri-bek community discover how science fits within our daily lives and encourage discussion and deeper understanding what science means and how it can contribute to all areas of our lives.
Topic: Environment and Nature
Biggest Science Lab Ever
Help us celebrate National Science Week with the Biggest Science Lab Ever. Join us as we explore the idea of innovation. Whether its AI and coding, robot construction, finding sustainable ways to design and create new products or creative ways to help wildlife to thrive in our suburbs, we’ve got you covered in this fun…
Family Science Day at Hive
Family Science Day at Hive returns with a showcase of amazing science activities. With National Science Week’s focus on Innovation: Powering Future Industries, there will be mini-workshops, extra planetarium shows and even more interaction than ever in the Science Centre! PLANETARIUM In addition to several of our popular planetarium shows we shall debut We are Guardians….
Science Week Family Morning
Lyrebird College will be hosting a Science Discovery morning where we are inviting our families and board members to attend the school for morning tea and a range of themed science activities. Each class will put together displays and conduct experiments based on their chosen theme. The junior class (Wattle) will be conducting a number…
Science Week Family Morning
Lyrebird College will be hosting a Science Discovery morning where we are inviting our families and board members to attend the school for morning tea and a range of themed science activities. Each class will put together displays and conduct experiments based on their chosen theme. The junior class (Wattle) will be conducting a number…
Backyard Bugs! How our little neighbours make the Territory tick
Join us in engaging primary students on an adventure of exploring the interconnectedness of the natural world around them. With fun content and activities, students will learn about the role of invertebrates in the ecosystem more broadly by stepping into their underworld. This includes an exciting opportunity to get to know their wondrous and unique…
VR Experience
The unique Mindflight7 virtual reality learning method activates and excites secondary students with relevant career direction and subject specific educational experiences delivered using immersive VR technology. Flight options are: space mission, frog dissection, heart surgery, ocean acidification, global warming, ecosphere tours, science career immersions.
Drone Pilot Experience at CDU Open Day
Are you the next drone racing champion? Or are you wonder what it is like to fly drones for a living? Come on down to CDU Casuarina Open Day and visit the CDU TAFE and NACAS stalls to learn all about gaining a career as a drone pilot or just test your drone flying skills….
Birdwatching for Beginners
Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities enjoyed by millions of people globally, and Australians are exploring the outdoors more and more over the past few years. And with Australia being home to more than 800 bird species and with more than 200 species found on the Sapphire Coast NSW, the region is…
Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker – Movie screening and Q&A with Ranger Dirk
Join us for an incredible evening of adventure and education as we dive into the world of sea lions. Narrated by legendary actor Sam Neill, immerse yourself in the captivating documentary Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker and get ready to be amazed by these fascinating creatures. You’ll witness the remarkable lives of sea lions…