A fun and engaging program to introduce young children and their families to the different aspects of STEAM. Exploring different streams of science with a variety of resources and materials. We want children to investigate the resources available on the night, develop an idea, design, build and then have fun with their families as they…
Astrophysics student and Kamilaroi woman, Krystal De Napoli shares how Indigenous Australians encode scientific information in their traditions and how this knowledge is passed to successive generations. Features videos of dances, songs and interviews with elders.
Is it magic or science? Discuss the latest science discoveries and test your Harry Potter knowledge as part of National Science Week. Chemical reactions or potions? Time travel or Einstein? Black holes, gravitational waves and virtual reality, or enchantment? Bring your team (up to six) and expelliarmus the competition. For witches and wizards aged 15 and…
By 2050 there will be more plastic in the sea than fish. Our FREE community screening of BLUE takes us on a provocative journey into the ocean realm. We meet those who are defending habitats, campaigning for smarter fishing, combating marine pollution and fighting for the protection of species. We are hosting a FREE…
To celebrate National Science Week, the Greta Valley and Carboor Bobinawarrah Landcare Groups with support from the Rural City of Wangaratta, are hosting a FREE screening of 2040. This film is rated G. Bring your own container for popcorn and mug for hot drinks. Tea/coffee and supper available. Local eco-living stalls and information on great…
Come dive into the fascinating world of sea turtle biology with Dr Kimberly Riskas and learn how you can help protect these ancient reptiles. Did you know that sea turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs? Or that they swim thousands of kilometres to lay their eggs? Come dive into the fascinating…
Children and adults alike get to go inside real giant soap bubbles! They will have the opportunity to go in by themselves, with a sibling or with a parent.
Come celebrate National Science Week 2019 with the Wangaratta Community Toy Library and the Wangaratta VEX Robotics Team at Robot Kids Expo. Robot Kids is a FREE hands-on robotics expo designed especially for children aged 2 – 8 years old. There will be interactive demonstrations of a range of robotics including Fisher Price Code-a-pillars, Cubetto,…
Join in anytime between 10am and 3pm for a day of Family STEAM fun (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). There will be a variety of robots and technology to program and play with, including Nintendo LABO, LEGO Boost, Spheros, Ozobots and BeeBots. You’ll be able to make movies with a green screen, practice your…
To the Moon and Back takes visitors on an educational and inspirational trip to the moon, where visitors can participate in creative moon themed sun-print and light-box activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale presents two weekends of free activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of…
Become a mini-scientist in this hands-on workshop. Children will experiment with maggots to form and test a hypothesis before making some incredible maggot artwork with Dr Melanie Thompson. During the session, participants will learn how to develop and test a hypothesis using our Mighty Maggots and a selection of foods. Participants will be asked to…
Watch the science of using liquid nitrogen to instantly turn liquid into the creamiest ice cream. Demonstrations and ice cream giveaways. At 196 degrees below zero, handcraft unique flavours that are theatrically made right before your eyes, giving you the ultimate ice cream experience. Their staff members are specially trained to handle liquid nitrogen –…
