From dinosaurs to chocolate science, rocket launches to virtual spacewalks, discover the best family science events near you this August. Australia’s biggest science festival is splashing into real schools, school-at-home, and virtual classrooms. In-person events, virtual tours, webcasts, talks, DIY experiments, quizzes, citizen science and competitions....
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has joined forces with Dr Rob from Experimentary to launch The Big Bloody Experiment for National Science Week. The Big Bloody Experiment is a series of fun experiments that enables school children nationwide to learn about blood and all the amazing things...
A project led by Indigenous Elders in the Robinson River region to share their knowledge, their ideas, and their care for the community. Merck, a leading science and technology company, joined forces with the DeadlyScience team to launch the first DeadlyLabs kit in the Northern Territory....
This year’s festival runs 12 to 20 August. with thousands of events around Australia. Explore the big topics, brilliant minds, and unexpected ideas from the world of science. Last year 1.9 million people participated in 1657 registered National Science Week events and activities – the largest...
You’re probably already encouraging STEM at home and don't realise it, writes Rebecca Kerr Children are naturally curious. They’re constantly engaging with their surroundings and observing the world around them. As a parent and role model, you may choose to lean into their exploration and encourage...
Looking for some great activities for kids during lockdown? National Science Week gave everyone a chance to get involved whether you are at home or at school. Here are some ideas for activities at home. With thanks to Jenny Lynch from Creative Science and Emma Donnelly...
This year’s festival runs 14 to 22 August, with thousands of events around Australia. Explore the big topics, brilliant minds, and unexpected ideas from the world of science. Hundreds of events, both virtual and physical, are set for around the country, from a shark dissection in...
National Science Week: August 15 to 23. Australia’s biggest science festival is splashing into real schools, school-at-home, and virtual classrooms. With this year’s activities migrating online, stories have local talent and national reach: ▪ Make a melon go boom—Brisbane ▪ Gamers: can you power up enough molecules to fire...
