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An immersive online program of experiments, activities, science vlogs and more!
Experiments and Activities
Did you know Glass can take 1 Million years to decompose? This amazing material is durable, resilient and can be recycled endlessly without losing any quality or purity. Now check out how we're using Glass to learn about all things science.
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Four Experiments by Dr Rob Bell from Experimentary
Dr Rob uses Glass to create easy and fun magical, musical and messy experiments to do at school or home.
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Recycling Activities by EnviroCom
Glass may be everywhere and used in many things, but can you think of safe activities to use in your classroom?
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Check out this year's Science Week events across Queensland
From family fun to ground-breaking discoveries, Queensland is abuzz with science, technology and innovation.
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Cross River Rail has put together a huge program for this year’s National Science Week
A range of free educational activities will be run at the Cross River Rail Experience Centre throughout the week, giving kids the chance to learn about the science behind Queensland’s largest infrastructure project.
WatchWatch and Learn
From a rapid-fire style interview with three entrepreneurs, to our Twitter Takeover and Q&A Vlogs with STEM experts, we're handing over the reins to hear from those in the real world doing great things with science and technology.
The Precinct Entrepreneur Interviews
We followed three Entrepreneurs to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their start-up world.
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Q&A with a STEM Expert
We interview some of Queensland's best engineers, scientists, tech experts and outstanding entrepreneurs.
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Cancer researcher and cool as a cucumber communicator
Meet our Inspiring Australia Queensland (IAQ) Ambassador, Dr Ken Dutton-Regester.
WatchTwitter Takeover
Keep an eye out for guest tweeters like the Queensland Chief Scientist on the QLD Science Week Twitter account.
FollowLinks and other cool things
From the circular economy to learning about the art of glassmaking, we've put together some interesting Glass-inspired links for you to explore.
Curriculum resources for F-Y10 school teachers
National Science Week is an opportunity to include First Nations perspectives in the classroom.
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Glass and the circular economy and more with CSIRO
Over fifty curriculum-aligned learning activities for teachers of Foundation – Year 6 students.
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Glass Artist Jarred Wright
Jarred’s scientific glass blowing skills are used to develop specific apparatus for specialist experiments. His artistic glass blowing draws on organic forms from nature.
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How Visy make glass
Have you ever thought about how the glass bottles and jars you use in your everyday life are made?
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Guide to Life (sciences)
Guide to Life (sciences) is an online event hosted by Alan Robertson: scientist and massive nerd.
WatchDownloadable activity book for primary school students
Created by the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist, the activity book includes fun science-based activities for you to enjoy with students at school or with children at home.
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