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Exploring National Science Week

13th - 21st August 2022

Written By
Janice and Michelle


There are many benefits of celebrating National Science Week with children across all age groups.  

Science brings opportunities for children to investigate and learn about new concepts.
Science opens pathways for hypothesizing, prompting thought provocations where outcomes are predicted, where experiments are performed, and children are able to problem solve and work through processes both individually and in groups. 

Children become competent learners where the concepts learnt become meaningful and purpose driven.

How can we support and encourage children to become active citizen scientists today?

You might be surprised at the journey these fun and informative concepts will take you.

We are lucky here in Australia, as each year from 13th to 21st August is National Science Week.  
Each year there is a theme that will bring about a roadmap of thoughts and practices that may present surprises, when you go exploring the different angles of this theme.
By linking via the websites listed below, you will find support online and ways to connect in with local events including those that are being delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.

National Science Week:

https://www.scienceweek.net.au

https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/campaign-for-change/national-science-week-australia

Science is not a new concept for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Traditionally, in all areas of science, there are connections which you will find within the many topics covered on the National Science Week website.

The 2022 theme is “Glass, More than Meets the Eye.”

Did you know…

Archeologists have found ways in which traditionally, Aboriginal Peoples prepared natural glass and stones as flints to be used at the end of their spears. The flints are very strong, have many purposes, as in its natural form it is very strong and resilient.

Stop, Think and Wonder...

Could you set up a Science lab either outside or inside that will encourage children to become active citizens investigating and becoming scientists today?

What ways can our Raindrops of Diversity framework support and guide learning? Consider how each of our symbols can be used in your science activities.

Are there ways to embed a new scientific experiment into your daily routines and activities?

What does it feel like when you experiment, learn something new or are surprised by an outcome?

Science connects with social and emotional wellbeing.
Taking part in scientific investigations allows for taking risks, being brave and discovering the new, the unpredictable, the unexpected and the ways in which our world offers us new perspectives and real-time life experiences. 

Investing in Science will encourage a sense of fun, energy, excitement, assist in discovering varying outcomes, and allow for surprises when you find out something new that has possibly existed in our natural environments forever.

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