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Tag: One-off Events

Events that occur only once eg. a special guest speaker, a panel of guests, a collaboration between content providers that is not a regular occurrence.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation Festival

Learn about the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation competition, plus meet creators from Industrial Light & Magic, DNEG & Google Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation Festival Learn about the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Junior Computer Animation competition, an exciting opportunity for school students to unleash their creativity and showcase their emerging talents in a 2-minute animation!

Hear from industry professionals

Three renowned industry leaders in computer animation will speak from Industrial Light & Magic, DNEG and Google / RYOT (see below). Discover how they entered the industry and their thoughts for students looking to establish a career in computer animation.

Further details

In December, Junior animators will have a chance to have their creations on display at the SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 Computer Animation Festival.

Project categories

Computer Animated Shorts
Animated Feature Films
Music Videos
TV and Web Commercials
Visualisations and Simulations
Visual Effects for Films and TV Programs
Other

Submissions must be received by 27 October Free STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program Fizzics Education Rob Coleman – Creative Director at Industrial Light & Magic – Sydney

Nominated for two Academy Awards®, two BAFTAs, three Visual Effects Society Awards and one AACTA Award for his work in visual effects and animation.

Coleman is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Australian Academy of Cinema Television Arts and the Visual Effects Society.

Coleman was the Animation Director on the Star Wars prequels, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005).

Jasmin Rasiah – Lead Layout Artist at DNEG

DNEG is one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation studios for feature film and television, honoured with the Academy Award® seven times.

Matt Estela – Google & RYOT Senior Houdini artist

Has worked across commercials, animated features, VFX, VR and R&D

Project Partners

SIGGRAPH
STEM Industry School Partnerships
Fizzics Education 
Careers with STEM Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Secondary Vocational Education and Training (VET) Information and Digital Technology Select Sub Strand Vocational Education and Training (VET) Entertainment Industry Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Information and Software Technology Select Sub Strand This represents an exceptional opportunity for Australian students to learn more about computer animation for industry experts. Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #fizzicsed #sisp #siggraph

Questacon Presents: One Small Step

Join us for a one-hour live webinar that is out of this world!

Explore how humans are going from surviving in space to thriving, and all the incredible innovations that are helping us get there! Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Questacon Presents: One Small Step In One Small Step, students will investigate topics of physics, biology, and engineering in an interactive, experiment-filled session.

This webinar is suitable for Years 5-10. Free Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Physics Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM National Science Week #Questacon

SciFest 2023: Moving forward

Join the team from Street Science for Moving forward: Innovation forming our future this National Science Week Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Moving forward Join Street Science for this gourmet event as we investigate what’s actually in the food we eat, and explore some of the delightful delicacies you might encounter in the restaurants of the future. Audiences will be amazed as your presenter shows you how to launch flying potatoes, use mushroom spores to create fireballs, and plate up some future foods designed in the lab!

Your students will walk away with a greater understanding of how the food industry has evolved over the years, from its humble beginnings in farms right into the realms of science fiction.

This gastronomic extravaganza has been designed and specifically tailored so it aligns with the 2023 National Science Week school’s theme. Your students will gain valuable insights about healthy eating habits and how they can meet their nutritional needs in a variety of ways.

We will inspire your students, invigorate your teachers, and have everyone in your school community celebrating science!

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week. Free Street Science Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary STe-3LW-ST, ST1-5LW-T, ST2-4LW-S, ST3-4LW-S Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek

Questacon Presents: Foldable Flight

Take to the skies with Questacon as we explore flight in this hands-on webinar!

Let your creativity take flight as you make, try and refine your own paper plane designs. Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Questacon Presents: Foldable Flight How can you experiment with different elements of your paper plane to change the way it flies?

In this session, come and investigate the engineering and physics of flight by constructing your own paper planes.

Learn how to design two different types of paper planes, darts and gliders, and how various design features such as wing size shape and angle, can affect stability and drag. Free Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM National Science Week #Questacon

SciFest 2023: Embedding Science into your lessons

Discover how to run simple science experiments at home or in classroom this National Science Week. Teacher Parent SciFest 2023: Embedding Science into your lessons Learn how to identify variables in a variety of hands-on simple experiments that you can use straight away in your classroom. You will actively participate in hands-on experiments in real-time with us, this is not a PowerPoint presentation or a series of videos.

All materials presented have direct syllabus links to both the ACARA and NSW K to 10 Science Syllabus.

For Proficient Teachers

Teach science aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

2.1.2 Proficient Level – Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
6.2.2 Proficient Level – Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

This National Science Week event is supported by the Australian Government and is proudly brought to you by Virtual Excursions Australia.

Image: Chobsak Dararuang Free Fizzics Education Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Professional Development Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM Teacher Professional Development SciFest National Science Week

Brains vs. Computers

The ultimate battle! Join us with artist Jess Herrington for a workshop like no other.

#NPGDART Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Brains vs. Computers Science Week | Upper Primary School

In this online workshop we’ll compare the human brain with artificial intelligence. We’ll do some art activities to explore how each of us perceives visuals, then end with a creative challenge designing an artwork inspired by brains and computers.

To prepare

Grab some drawing materials – pencils, paper, crayons, whatever you have, and download DALL-E – an AI system that can create realistic images.

If you don’t want to sign up for a DALL-E account you can still join in using your normal (real!) drawing materials. Free National Portrait Gallery Jess Herrington is an artist and neuroscience PhD candidate. She specialises in visual perception – the science of how we see the world around us. In her creative work Jess creates surreal worlds exploring how we can represent ourselves in the internet age; and through play and interaction, experiments with how we see ourselves and others. Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Digital Technologies Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Material World The school theme for National Science Week in 2023 is Innovation: Powering Future Industries. The theme will incorporate the advancement in technology in all industries, especially using artificial intelligence (AI). Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM Teacher Professional Development Wellbeing Women in STEM SciFest National Science Week #portraitau #NPGscienceweek

SciFest 2023: Exciting Ocean Technology Through Time

From floating fish to the latest innovations, dive into the past and present technology we use to better understand our oceans. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Exciting Ocean Technology Through Time Join staff from the Australian National Maritime Museum as we look at some of the different types of technology that were used by scientists in the past and talk about exciting new developments that help us learn more about our oceans, create more sustainable seas and keep people safe.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia NSW as part of National Science Week and proudly brought to you by Virtual Excursions Australia. Free Australian National Maritime Museum Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation #marinelife

Questacon Presents: One Small Step

Join us for a one-hour live webinar that is out of this world!

Explore how humans are going from surviving in space to thriving, and all the incredible innovations that are helping us get there! Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Questacon Presents: One Small Step In One Small Step, students will investigate topics of physics, biology, and engineering in an interactive, experiment-filled session.

This webinar is suitable for Years 5-10. Free Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Physics Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM National Science Week #Questacon

Arludo Science Week: Spider Science

Join Arludo’s friendly neighbourhood spider biologist for Science Week spider fun! Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Arludo Science Week: Spider Science Arachnophobia (the fear of spiders) is one of the most common fears among humans. However, these small eight-legged animals are just misunderstood. Meet your friendly neighbourhood spider biologist (who used to have arachnophobia!), Anastasia Shavrova, and give these small eight-legged animals another chance!

Anastasia studies the different behaviours of spiders and what they do to impress their mates. Did you know spiders are very artistic & colourful. They play music to each other either through drumming on the ground or plucking the web like a guitar, they have some cool dance moves to try and impress the ladies, and some spiders are so colourful they give birds a run for their seeds.

Anastasia observes these different behaviours and tries to understand why spiders evolve such interesting behaviours and what these behaviours are used for. Spiders aren’t just cool for their behaviour, their silk, which is stronger than steel, can be used to make different materials such as bulletproof vests, instrumental strings, bandages, and clothing.

In this Science Week special we will explore the wonderful life of a spider and perhaps you’ll even start to see how these animals are important to our environment and maybe not so scary after all. Free Arludo Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Special Event Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM Student Careers Women in STEM National Science Week #arludo #gdc23 #womeninSTEM

Questacon Presents: Foldable Flight

Take to the skies with Questacon as we explore flight in this hands-on webinar!

Let your creativity take flight as you make, try and refine your own paper plane designs. Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Questacon Presents: Foldable Flight How can you experiment with different elements of your paper plane to change the way it flies?

In this session, come and investigate the engineering and physics of flight by constructing your own paper planes.

Learn how to design two different types of paper planes, darts and gliders, and how various design features such as wing size shape and angle, can affect stability and drag. Free Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM National Science Week #Questacon

SciFest 2023: Innovation in Animal Care at Sydney Zoo

Join the team at Sydney Zoo to learn about features of animals and their environments. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 SciFest 2023: Innovation in Animal Care at Sydney Zoo Want to know how zookeepers innovate every day? Join us as we look at different ways zookeepers use enrichment and habitat design to keep the residents at Sydney zoo happy and healthy. Meet some animals up close on camera and see into the daily life of a zookeeper.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science Week and proudly brought to you by Virtual Excursions Australia. Free Sydney Zoo Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary ST1-2DP-T, ST1-4LW-S Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation

SciFest 2023: Careers in STEM

Discover the diversity of careers in STEM this National Science Week! Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Year 11 – S6 Year 12 – S6 TAFE Students SciFest 2023: Careers in STEM Are you interested in collecting rocks? Do you like taking things apart to see how they work? Are you always asking WHY or HOW. If so, join us for a different look into Careers in STEM

During the session there will be several short presentations about their journey to their career and what they love about their jobs. There will be an opportunity to ask questions too.

Find out how your passion can lead to a career. Free Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Careers Select Strand Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Earth and Environmental Science Select Sub Strand Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events Student Careers SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek

Questacon Presents: One Small Step

Join us for a one-hour live webinar that is out of this world!

Explore how humans are going from surviving in space to thriving, and all the incredible innovations that are helping us get there! Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Questacon Presents: One Small Step In One Small Step, students will investigate topics of physics, biology, and engineering in an interactive, experiment-filled session.

This webinar is suitable for Years 5-10. Free Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Biology Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Physics Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM National Science Week #Questacon

Science Week: Bird Brains

Join us for Science Week to learn all about the fascinating minds of magpies! Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Year 10 – S5 Science Week: Bird Brains Did you know that being social makes you smarter? Find out why in this special Science Week incursion on Bird Brains!

Lizzie is a behavioural ecologist working at the University of Western Australia. Her PhD investigates why certain individuals are smarter than others with one of the main theories being that social behaviour is what makes you smarter, which is also known as the Social Intelligence Hypothesis.

To test this theory Lizzie works with wild magpies. Despite the popular phrase “bird brain”, magpies demonstrate incredibly sophisticated cognitive abilities, including tool use and recognising human voices. As part of this research magpies are presented with a series of tasks to measure their cognition (or intelligence) and are also tested for social connectedness – who’s friends with who and who doesn’t get along. Combined, this allows researchers to test whether smarter magpies are more social.

Join Lizzie this Science Week to learn all about the fascinating minds of magpies! Free Arludo Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Special Event Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM Women in STEM National Science Week #arludo #gdc23 #womeninSTEM

Questacon Presents: Foldable Flight

Take to the skies with Questacon as we explore flight in this hands-on webinar!

Let your creativity take flight as you make, try and refine your own paper plane designs. Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Questacon Presents: Foldable Flight How can you experiment with different elements of your paper plane to change the way it flies?

In this session, come and investigate the engineering and physics of flight by constructing your own paper planes.

Learn how to design two different types of paper planes, darts and gliders, and how various design features such as wing size shape and angle, can affect stability and drag. Free Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Science and Tech Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM National Science Week #Questacon

Digital Schools Talk with Jackbuzza and Phos (Y5-Y9) 16 Aug – End of Term 4

Available to watch until end of Term 4 – Meet Gamers and Youtubers Jackbuzza and Phos, premiering National Science Week. Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 Year 9 – S5 Digital Schools Talk with Jackbuzza and Phos (Y5-Y9) 16 Aug – End of Term 4 Meet Gamers and Youtubers Jackbuzza and Phos this science week as they are interviewed by host Rad Yeo (ABC’s Good Game).

We’ll explore the integral skills of collaboration, teamwork and critical thinking through the lens of gaming.

Gaining a combined 5million followers since COVID lockdowns, we’ll also discuss their careers in the technology world and pick their brains about Minecraft, Fortnite, Fall Guys and other games!

If your students have a question that they would like to ask, you will have the opportunity to record it and send it in for Jackbuzza and Phos to answer on the day. Questions must be sent no later than 25th February 2023. Further instructions on how to do this will be sent to you upon booking. Free Sydney Opera House JackBuzza

Jackbuzza is a 23 year old comedian turned variety streamer. Based in Melbourne Jack turned to streaming in the midst of Covid-19 lockdowns and hasn’t looked back since, amassing 125K followers on Twitch, and 3.6M on TikTok. You can find Jack streaming on Twitch every day of the week, as well as frequently uploading on his YouTube and TikTok

 

Phos

Phos is an exciting new creator having only started streaming in August of 2021 and quickly growing her audience to 1.6M on TikTok and 53K+ on Twitch. You can find her streaming a large variety of trending games including Minecraft and Fall Guys. On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Secondary Science and Tech Digital Technologies Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Software Design and Development Select Sub Strand Careers Select Strand Select Sub Strand Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM Women in STEM SciFest National Science Week Cyber Security Month ClickFest #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning

Erth’s Prehistoric World: On Demand Stream (Limited time 16 August – 7 September)

Digital Stream available 16 Aug – 7 September. This National Science Week, witness the dinosaurs who walked this Earth and experience these ancient creatures coming to life on stage. Kinder – ES1 Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Erth’s Prehistoric World: On Demand Stream (Limited time 16 August – 7 September) Bringing ancient creatures from land and sea together in one show, Erth’s Prehistoric World is the perfect combination of theatrical magic and charm. It takes the audience to the bottom of the ocean to discover ancient bio-luminescent creatures and incredible marine reptiles, and then back to dry land to witness some of the most amazing dinosaurs to have ever walked this Earth.

Dinosaurs are a gateway to learning, inspiring young minds to consider an array of subjects from science to literature, geology to bio engineering, and natural history to mathematics. Dinosaurs have become a curious link between child and parent, grandparent, guardian and educator. The learning opportunities are immense.

Experience the creatures of your imagination coming to life on stage in this enthralling show! Free Sydney Opera House On Demand Youtube Recording Primary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Earth and Space Creative Arts Drama Appreciating (Drama) Environment Free One-off Events STEM/STEAM Wellbeing SciFest National Science Week Biodiversity Month Threatened Species day History Week #sydneyoperahouse #digitalcreativelearning

Teaching civics and citizenship: a parliamentary approach (secondary teachers)

Looking for ways to make civics and citizenship more dynamic, relevant and memorable? Experience the Parliamentary Education Office’s professional learning workshop. Teacher Teaching civics and citizenship: a parliamentary approach (secondary teachers) This 2 hour TQI accredited interactive workshop is aligned to the Australian Curriculum and is suitable for secondary teachers across Australia.

This program addresses the following AITSL standards for proficient teachers:

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice.

During this workshop, teachers will have the opportunity to:

enhance their knowledge and understanding of the Australian Parliament
develop skills and techniques to engage students with Australia’s system of government and how our democracy works
experience fun and engaging classroom activities that explore the function and significance of the Australian Parliament
come away with a collection of curriculum-aligned interactive and immersive teaching resources and strategies.

To book please click on the booking button and to view other upcoming professional learning sessions, please visit the PEO website. Free Parliamentary Education Office, Australian Parliament House Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Secondary HSIE Legal Studies Free One-off Events Teacher Professional Development

SciFest 2023: Minibeasts Magnified

Join Australian Environmental Education to look at the amazing world of Minibeasts this National Science Week! Year 1 – S1 Year 2 – S1 Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Minibeasts Magnified Discover some of the amazing minibeasts that live in your backyard, school grounds and local area. Looking for the clues that these animals leave and you will be surprised by the diversity of animals in your local area. Students will also find out ways they can create wildlife friendly environments.

See some of your favourite Minibeasts like neve before! Free Australian Environmental Education Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World English Making meaning through responding and composing Reading and Viewing Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Living World Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek

SciFest 2023: Beneath the Sea with ROVs

Join us as we look at some Remote Controlled Vehicles (ROVs) and get a glimpse into what they find beneath the waves around the Maritime Museum and beyond. Year 3 – S2 Year 4 – S2 Year 5 – S3 Year 6 – S3 Year 7 – S4 Year 8 – S4 SciFest 2023: Beneath the Sea with ROVs Join the education team at the Australian National Maritime Museum as we discuss the purpose of different types of ROVs and hear about how these ‘underwater drones’ are helping scientists around the world make amazing new discoveries about our oceans. Dive beneath the waves to see what our ROVs have discovered around the museum and beyond before talking through about some of the design challenges of making technology that can survive in the most challenging corners of our planet. Free Australian National Maritime Museum Virtual Excursions Australia Live Event – Scheduled Zoom Primary Secondary Science and Tech Earth and Space 7-10 Select Sub Strand Science and Tech Working Scientifically and Design and Production Physical World Select Other KLA Select Strand Select Sub Strand Environment Free Homeschool Specials One-off Events STEM/STEAM SciFest National Science Week #scienceweek #STEMeducation #marinelife

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