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See science in action! Inspire curiosity, creativity and problem solving,
with at-home science projects for kids.

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What is Tinker and Create?

Introducing our new series, Tinker & Create. Get hands-on at home with these guided STEM challenges.

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Science Behind Scitech:
Drawing with Light

Explore the magic of ‘photons’ by creating a drawing with light, using long exposure camera settings.

Force and motion

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Science Behind Scitech: Harmonograph

Learn how to combine art and science in one of our favourite exhibits, the 'Harmonograph'.

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Make. Believe. At Home

If you love Scitech then you will love Make. Believe. At Home. With three fun activities that will inspire you to think, …

Spread your citizen science wings this week for BirdLife Australia's Aussie Backyard Bird Count! 🐦🦆🦅🦜🦢 . Join the flock and help count birds in your backyard or local park. Suitable for all ages, it's a great way to learn more about our feathered friends and help scientists study local birds. . Head to the link in bio to get involved. 📸: @naidu_kumpatla . . . #aussiebirdcount #westernaustralia #birdsaustralia #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #citizenscience

Please note, the Scitech Discovery Shop will be closed Tuesday 20, Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October. . We'll be back soon with more curious gifts and unique educational products! 📚🧩🦕 http://bit.ly/ScitechDiscoveryShop

Step into an interactive banksia woodland and experience the six seasons of this special ecosystem as they unfold. 🍂🐜🌸🦎 . Created in collaboration with projection artist, Sohan Ariel Hayes and narrated by Aboriginal Elder Dr Noel Nannup, this exhibit celebrates one of our beautiful WA landscapes – one that holds mythological, ceremonial and spiritual significance for the Noongar people, the traditional custodians of the area. . Visit the Earth Matters link in bio to learn more about the exhibition. 🌏 . 📸: @nataliecaudleauthor . . . #wa #westernaustralia #banksia #banksiawoodland #noongar #noongarculture #noongarcountry #sixseasons #installationart #projectionart #sustainability #earth #sciencemuseum #museum #perth #visitperth #whatsonperth #perthisok

It’s been a busy month for our Statewide team with another Primary science tour through the Great Southern region. . This month our Primary Science tour visited 14 schools in the Great Southern region, investigating physical sciences by using toys to explore motion and test the laws of physics! 🚗⚡ . Thanks to our program partner @lifeatriotinto for helping us engage and inspire WA students in STEM.

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