Minibeast scavenger hunt: Search for bugs on a bushwalk. Use bug cards to learn some things about the creatures that inhabit our world. Record discoveries with an iPad or display corresponding cards. Bug card story writing/telling prompt: Choose a bug card and make up a story about that creature in the storytelling tent. Find out…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Junior Keeper Experience
Get involved in National Science Week by discovering The Science of the Bee in the heart of where it all takes place. Join us on Saturday 13 or Sunday 14 August for a taste of what is involved in working behind the scenes at Wing’s Wildlife Park – home to the largest collection of Tasmanian wildlife…
Snowy Hydro Solar Energy and Renewables Virtual Panel
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic energy company leading the charge to a renewable energy future. The combination of our hydro assets along with contracted wind and solar energy provide
Speed Networking
Speed Networking is a unique opportunity for students to meet with inspiring female role models working in science, technology, engineering & maths. Designed for students in Years 10-12, you will speak 1-1 with a number of different women in STEM about their day-to-day work and career pathway. You will have a few minutes to talk…
Austins Ferry Primary School – BricQ Motion Challenge
Everyone loves LEGO – especially our Year 2 engineers. Our students will work together to create a LEGO sail car and compete to see which vehicle goes the furthest and fastest. The students will learn about force and motion. They will learn about designing, testing and modifying their constructions to address a design brief. They…
Through the Looking Glass: Dreaming of preferred futures with eyes wide open
A school-wide event, our discovery centre will be transformed into a timeline that highlights Science as a Human Endeavour starting with our First Nations peoples uses of glass in nature, discoveries in glass, daily uses of glass and how technologies using glass can help us imagine futures – both in space and the microscopic worlds….
Hedland Senior High School STEAM Fest
STEAM Fest is an annual incursion held at Hedland Senior High School. STEAM Fest is a programme of exciting activities, including those held by local businesses and industries, that will inspire and encourage the scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians of the future. There will also be student projects from the school as well as the…
Huon Valley Huon Pine Celebration
We aim to share the wonder and magic of Huon pines through two short, simple, repeatable, and unique world-first activities conducted in the Huon Valley. The first public theatre-style screening of Australia’s flagship science documentary, ABC Catalyst, in which we coordinated the ascent into the canopy of a Huon Pine. Going to air as part…
Belridge Science Showcase
Belridge will host a showcase for local primary schools to come and show their projects. Nine local primary schools will be provided with resources to make projects that link with this years theme of glass. The winners at each school will then be invited to attend Belridge on Friday 9 August to compete for the…
Glass Artist in Residence
Local glass artist Diane Brown will be working on-site at Albuera Street Primary School in Hobart, to create an outdoor glass mosaic that depicts a rainbow (a key part of our school branding) and fence with local birds. All classes will visit Diane’s work area to observe her work. Diane will also share information about…