You can join in all the National Science Week fun without leaving home. There is a huge variety programs available no matter where you live.
Celebrate National Science Week with these great online events.
The Big Bloody Slime Experiment
What is in blood? What do all the parts do? And what has this all got to do with slime? Dr Rob and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team up to investigate the wonderful world of blood. All whilst adding a little extra, the science of slimes, along the way. Making a slime-based version of fake blood (with all the components) is not just scientific and educationally insightful, it’s also a bloody good time!
It is designed to capture the attention of the whole class all while making batches of slime-based blood. There will be easy to follow videos explaining what to do, the science behind it all, links to the real world and some teacher tips.
There will be a broad range of topics covered, including:
what’s in our blood
what those blood cells all do and how it is vital for us
Join us for a fascinating journey into the depths of the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves!
Our live stream series, ‘World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries’ explores the natural wonders and rich history of this unique site. Join our expert presenters, including researchers and site staff, to learn more about the Naracoorte Caves’ ancient geology, palaeontological discoveries and interesting history, amongst other topics.
Sunday 11 – Wednesday 14 August 2024 Online (ACST)
SciFest 2024 is a celebration of science through a series of free online events open to all for National Science Week. The live virtual events are delivered in a webinar format to retain interactivity and enable two-way participation. Content is sourced from the network of Virtual Excursions Australia members, our leading science, environmental and research institutions. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including lunchtime trivia, live science shows, panels on careers in STEM for students and afternoon science shows for the whole family. This festival of online learning provides an opportunity for you to connect with exciting science, experts and experiments without leaving your classroom or home. SciFest topics, dates and times will vary throughout the festival to provide variety and flexibility. There is something for everyone.
Join award-winning author Coral Vass as she reads The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater live from Melbourne Zoo! This free, live webinar is a great way to bring conservation themes into primary classrooms. Listen to a hopeful story about Australia’s most critically endangered bird.
This live and free event is the chance for students to ask Dr Karl the questions they have always wondered about. Dr Karl encourages curiosity and all questions from attendees are welcome. Dr Karl will try to answer as many as time allows during the webinar.
Join us online this National Science Week to hear from the Western Australian museum’s collections and research staff with a series of free talks and activities for school students.
From 12-16 August, registered participants will have exclusive online access to our talks. Our online guests, Dr. Brenton von Takach and Dr. Kenny Travouillon, will speak on the theme ‘Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability’. The staff will share their exciting and innovative work. These talks are sure to fascinate your students and inspire their scientific endeavours.
Ready for an adventure into the exciting world of coding? We teach coding through building bite-sized games in our 60-minute workshop.
At Pico Coding Club, we believe in playful and interactive learning. We foster curiosity and encourage experimentation. Learners will follow the instructor’s examples and unleash their creativity by experimenting with their own code.
This is an online workshop for ages 9 to 14. No prior coding experience is required. We warmly welcome learners of all experience levels to join us on this coding adventure.
Get hooked on brain science and knitting! Hear from four neuroscientists, while raising your knitting needles to create something unique with Neural Knitworks.
Our researchers will be talking about brain health across your lifespan covering autism, anxiety, epilepsy and sleep. Ask questions about research and what it’s like to be a scientist.
Knitting patterns will be provided to online attendees. Knit, science, repeat!
Step into the Future with Circle Harvest’s Virtual Food Workshop! Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure that’s out of this world. As part of National Science Week, Circle Harvest is thrilled to invite you to our super cool Virtual Future Food Workshop. It’s designed especially for home school students like YOU!
There is a cost to this programs and it is suitable for all ages.
Can you write a poem about ‘Loving Living Things’? The poem could be about your favourite animal, a curious creature, plant, microbe or caring for the environment. During this session Celia from Science Rhymes will show you different tips to write your poem.
Join this session in the lead up to National Science Week to get inspired to write your poem.
You can join in all the National Science Week fun without leaving home. There is a huge variety programs available no matter where you live.
Celebrate National Science Week with these great online events.
The Big Bloody Slime Experiment
What is in blood? What do all the parts do? And what has this all got to do with slime? Dr Rob and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team up to investigate the wonderful world of blood. All whilst adding a little extra, the science of slimes, along the way. Making a slime-based version of fake blood (with all the components) is not just scientific and educationally insightful, it’s also a bloody good time!
It is designed to capture the attention of the whole class all while making batches of slime-based blood. There will be easy to follow videos explaining what to do, the science behind it all, links to the real world and some teacher tips.
There will be a broad range of topics covered, including:
10 – 17 August 2024 Online anytime
World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries
Join us for a fascinating journey into the depths of the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves!
Our live stream series, ‘World Heritage – Beyond the Boundaries’ explores the natural wonders and rich history of this unique site. Join our expert presenters, including researchers and site staff, to learn more about the Naracoorte Caves’ ancient geology, palaeontological discoveries and interesting history, amongst other topics.
Sunday 11 – Wednesday 14 August 2024 Online (ACST)
SciFest 2024
SciFest 2024 is a celebration of science through a series of free online events open to all for National Science Week. The live virtual events are delivered in a webinar format to retain interactivity and enable two-way participation. Content is sourced from the network of Virtual Excursions Australia members, our leading science, environmental and research institutions. The virtual events target a range of audiences through a series of engaging formats including lunchtime trivia, live science shows, panels on careers in STEM for students and afternoon science shows for the whole family. This festival of online learning provides an opportunity for you to connect with exciting science, experts and experiments without leaving your classroom or home. SciFest topics, dates and times will vary throughout the festival to provide variety and flexibility. There is something for everyone.
12 – 16 August 2024 Online at 1pm, 2pm & 4pm AEST
Storytime with an Endangered Songbird
Join award-winning author Coral Vass as she reads The Forgotten Song: Saving the Regent Honeyeater live from Melbourne Zoo! This free, live webinar is a great way to bring conservation themes into primary classrooms. Listen to a hopeful story about Australia’s most critically endangered bird.
Monday 12 August 2024 Online at 11am AEST
Species That Like It Hot – UCTV Alive for Kids Webinar with Dr Paige Kelly
Just as weeds appear in the garden with warmer weather. What grows in our oceans shifts as the water temperature rises.
Monday 12 August 2024 Online at 2 – 2:30pm (AEST)
Q and A with Dr Karl
This live and free event is the chance for students to ask Dr Karl the questions they have always wondered about. Dr Karl encourages curiosity and all questions from attendees are welcome. Dr Karl will try to answer as many as time allows during the webinar.
Tuesday 13 August 2024 Online at 2pm AEST
WA Museum Virtual School Program
Join us online this National Science Week to hear from the Western Australian museum’s collections and research staff with a series of free talks and activities for school students.
From 12-16 August, registered participants will have exclusive online access to our talks. Our online guests, Dr. Brenton von Takach and Dr. Kenny Travouillon, will speak on the theme ‘Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability’. The staff will share their exciting and innovative work. These talks are sure to fascinate your students and inspire their scientific endeavours.
Monday 12 – Friday 16 August 2024 Online
Pico Coding Club
Ready for an adventure into the exciting world of coding? We teach coding through building bite-sized games in our 60-minute workshop.
At Pico Coding Club, we believe in playful and interactive learning. We foster curiosity and encourage experimentation. Learners will follow the instructor’s examples and unleash their creativity by experimenting with their own code.
This is an online workshop for ages 9 to 14. No prior coding experience is required. We warmly welcome learners of all experience levels to join us on this coding adventure.
10, 11, 17 & 18 August 2024 Online at 4pm AEST
Knitting With Neuroscience – Meet the Researchers
Get hooked on brain science and knitting! Hear from four neuroscientists, while raising your knitting needles to create something unique with Neural Knitworks.
Our researchers will be talking about brain health across your lifespan covering autism, anxiety, epilepsy and sleep. Ask questions about research and what it’s like to be a scientist.
Knitting patterns will be provided to online attendees. Knit, science, repeat!
Thursday 15 August 2024 Online at 4 – 5pm AEST
Future Food – Virtual Incursion
Step into the Future with Circle Harvest’s Virtual Food Workshop! Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure that’s out of this world. As part of National Science Week, Circle Harvest is thrilled to invite you to our super cool Virtual Future Food Workshop. It’s designed especially for home school students like YOU!
There is a cost to this programs and it is suitable for all ages.
Thursday 15 August 2024 Online at 10 – 11am AEST
Past Events
Poetry Zoo
Can you write a poem about ‘Loving Living Things’? The poem could be about your favourite animal, a curious creature, plant, microbe or caring for the environment. During this session Celia from Science Rhymes will show you different tips to write your poem.
Join this session in the lead up to National Science Week to get inspired to write your poem.
Thursday 25 July 2024 Online at 2pm AEST
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