Earth & Space Sciences

The oceans provide humans many resources, and are home to thousands of species of living things. Learn about the power of the deep blue and the challenges involved in harnessing that power, and what lives beneath the surface in our special 2020 Science Week workshop.

Water is essential to life, and is our most precious resource. We use it to drink, for cooking, washing and hygiene, recreation, industry and agriculture. During this workshop students develop an understanding and appreciation of the importance and special properties of water.

Space is a vacuum but it is far from empty. During this fascinating workshop you’ll launch into space and explore planets, moons, stars and galaxies. Follow in the footsteps of the great astronomers as you probe the mystery, scale and Earth’s place in the Universe.

It is written in the rocks. Read the changing story of Earth and the impact of humans through the pages of rocks. Cast your own fossil, explore and classify rocks and minerals, investigate the characteristics of soil, model the layers of earth, create some explosive lava flows. Everything to enthuse young geologists!

The phenomenal population boom in recent times has put the earth’s resources under considerable strain. Learn how we can better manage waste and the earth’s life sustaining resources to build better future for all.

Explore the scientific processes behind the explosive energy of nature’s fury.

Air in the atmosphere is always on the move, carrying clouds, rain, and snow around the globe. Model and experiment with these air and water movements; and even erupt your own flurry of snow.