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National Science Week: Away From the Cities
As National Science Week draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the huge range of different types of events that took place across the country. We’ve especially enjoyed seeing all of the local ...
DIY Science: Wombat Felafel
What you need: Packet of felafel mix, or ingredients to make felafel from scratch Vegetable oil Frying pan or deep fryer Hummus or tahini sauce to serve What to do: Follow the instructions on the ...
Join in the last weekend of Science Week
There's still heaps to do on these last two day of National Science Week for 2022. illuminart installations are still illuminating regional South Australia, there are Walks and Talks in Canberra, ...
DIY Science: Pop-top Fountain
What you need: sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) white vinegar washing-up detergent an empty pop top drink bottle What to do: Close the pop-top and unscrew the lid from the bottle. Pour some ...
It’s time to learn about First Peoples science
The First Nations people of Australia had some of the world’s earliest scientists and inventors and have been using science for over 65,000 years. Science has always been an integral part of ...
DIY Science: Arm Span Solar System
What you need: Some friends What to do: Ask people to stretch their arms out to each side and explain that they will be measuring out the positions of objects in the Solar System by following a ...
Tis the sea-son for some marine science
Do you love a day at the beach? Are you fascinated by the ocean and the creatures that call it home? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then National Science Week has got some ...
DIY Science: Brazil Nut Challenge
What you need: Large clear jar with straight sides and a lid A few large beans or marbles Lentils or rice What to do: Place a few large beans or marbles in the jar. Add lentils or rice to the jar ...
Science Week in Libraries in 2022
There’s more to libraries than just books. Are you someone that enjoys listening to a story or two? Or someone who enjoys sitting down with a good book? Well, good news! During National Science ...
DIY Science: Edible Slime
What you need: Small saucepan, spoon and stove top ¼ cup tapioca flour* ¼ cup cold tap water 1 tablespoon sugar 4 drops food colouring ¼ teaspoon citric acid (available in the baking aisle) ...