SciFest 2013

  • Author(s)
    Karen Player
  • Category
    Education
  • Published
    20 July 2013
  • Read time
    2 minutes

SciFest links up with National Science week and in 2013 aims to be the biggest video conferencing festival in Australia with content from over 20 organisations.

National Science Week is an annual celebration of science in Australia. In 2013 the theme for schools is A Century of Australian Science. You can find more National Science week events on the website at www.scienceweek.net.au/

The Australian Museum is running a variety of sessions during SciFest to provide flexibility for teachers and students.

Monday 5 August

SciFest - Meet the Experts

Time: 14:00
Australian Museum is bringing our scientists to you! Meet the Experts aims to provide quality science education and research resources.

Tuesday 6 August

SciFest - Bugwise

Time: 10:00
Bugwise explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important.

SciFest - Explosive Geology

Time: 11:30
The Video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes.

SciFest - Life in Freshwater

Time: 13:00
Life in Freshwater provides a glimpse into life in freshwater.

SciFest - Meet the Experts

Time: 14:00
Australian Museum is bringing our scientists to you! Meet the Experts aims to provide quality science education and research resources.

Wednesday 7 August

SciFest - Bugwise

Time: 10:00
Bugwise explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates

SciFest - Explosive Geology

Time: 11:30
The Video conference will look at the dynamic earth forming processes.  

SciFest - Snail, Slugs and Slime

Time: 13:00
We encounter Slime in our environment everyday. Some animals use slime for movement, others for protection, to catch food and to keep their skin hydrated.

SciFest - Meet the Experts

Time: 14:00
Australian Museum is bringing our scientists to you! Meet the Experts aims to provide quality science education and research resources.

Thursday 8 August

SciFest - Snail, Slugs and Slime

Time: 10:00
We encounter Slime in our environment everyday. Some animals use slime for movement, others for protection, to catch food and to keep their skin hydrated.

SciFest - Life in Freshwater

Time: 11:30
Life in Freshwater provides a glimpse into life in freshwater.

SciFest - Bugwise

Time: 13:00
Bugwise explores the exciting and diverse world of invertebrates. Students will learn how to identify common groups of invertebrates and why they are important.

SciFest - Meet the Experts

Time: 14:00
Australian Museum is bringing our scientists to you !Meet the Experts aims to provide quality science education and research resources.

Friday 9 August

SciFest - Meet the Experts

Time: 14:00
Australian Museum is bringing our scientists to you! Meet the Experts aims to provide quality science education and research resources.

SciFest - The Wonderful World of Fishing

Time: 11:00
Learn all about professional fishing and the NSW seafood industry from those who know it best. Join 4th generation Sydney fisherman Richie Bagnato and OceanWatch Chairman Brad Warren.

Bookings are available at DART connections dartconnections.org.au/Excursions/upcoming-excursions

This event is proudly supported by Virtual Excursions Australia a video conferencing portal.
www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au