Children will design and build a working robot model then code and test their solutions using LEGO® WeDo ‘drag and drop’ pictorial programming software. Presented by Bricks 4 Kidz®. Suitable for children aged 7+ years. Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult.
This year’s Lunchtime Carnival will feature science shows, hands-on science activities and demonstrations to entice the mind and excite the taste buds. The Science Students’ Society will be preparing a BBQ and the Faculty of Science will be making popcorn and fairy floss. With over 10 interactive stalls showcasing the breadth of science and research…
Get your child involved in this fantastic Science Week Event! Come and experience super science, with elements of experiments to enthuse and amaze! Professor Brains will be visiting Bannockburn Library. Children will be entertained with a group presentation before having the chance to participate in a hands on workshop, where they can become a scientist,…
A picture tells a thousand words! Come and learn about the smallest details of the human body and how it can all go wrong. Visit research labs, meet young researchers as they take you through their experiments and use our microscopes to make your own images to take home with you. Join us to learn…
Make some squishy, gooey slime that you can take home with you, and learn the science that makes Slime! Choose your colours, add some glitter and all sorts of ingredients to make your slime unique.
Make your own bath bombs to take home for a relaxing soak! We’ll create customised bath bombs with different scents and colours, and learn about the science behind what makes bath bombs fizz.
Learn about the chemistry of colour with some fun and simple science experiements. We will be using ingredients that you can find at home or a supermarket. Bookings essential. For Ages 5+.
The Alexandra Library is hosting a science expo for families and will include static displays, hands on experiments and a mini talks program embracing the theme of game changers and change makers. Local scientists and science enthusiasts have been invited to share their passion for science with the broader community in a fun engaging way…
Come and take part in a range of hands on science experiments and explore the world of STEM. For children ages 5-12.
Celebrate National Science Week with a BANG! Join the Scientwists for this fun and creative show demonstrating all things TwistED science. There’ll be plenty of hands-on opportunities for willing participants and heaps to see and wonder about.
Come along to this interactive hands on experience with some of Australia’s unique wildlife – up close and personal. We’ll learn about ecosystems, adaptation and the impact of humans on the environment. Some of the animals that may attend (not all will be present!) include: spiny leaf stick insects, Flinders Range scorpions, green tree frogs,…
Build, play and explore. Get hands-on with engineering, robotics and more. Make a UV kid and slime to take home. Want to try robotics? Build a tower or a castle with planks? Explore UV light with amazing colour-changing beads! To celebrate National Science Week, come to the STEM Fair to explore a range of activities…