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A Stellar Achievement

A Stellar Achievement

Katherine Bennell-Pegg's epic journey to becoming Australia's first fully trained Astronaut.In a monumental achievement that has reverberated across the globe, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has made history as the first Australian to be trained as an astronaut with the...

Empowering Women in STEM

Empowering Women in STEM

Celebrating the achievements of Street Science legends Danni and Laura as they graduate.At Street Science, we take immense pride in our team of dedicated educators, who work tirelessly to nurture the budding scientific minds of tomorrow. So, we wanted to shine a light...

Our Favourite Hands-On Science Incursions

Our Favourite Hands-On Science Incursions

Our Favourite Hands-On Science IncursionsGetting hands-on is hands-down the best way to engage students and encourage them to get involved with science! Whether you’re teaching prep or high school aged students, a hands-on lesson helps make a lasting impression and...

What Are Science Inquiry Skills?

What Are Science Inquiry Skills?

Science is one of the most important subjects covered in Australian schools. And, while our classes offer a solid foundation in the sciences, the associated skill-building activities are equally important. Not all students will go on to become scientists or use their...

How to Develop Science Skills in Students

How to Develop Science Skills in Students

Science classrooms are some of the most important spaces for student development. The skills learned in science class will carry over into each area of a student’s life and provide a great foundation for everything else they hope to achieve. Structuring lessons around...

How to Make Science Fun!

How to Make Science Fun!

Science is one of the most engaging and hands-on subjects in schools, but it’s not always easy to get students on board. Science classes explore some pretty complex topics. That can be a challenge, especially for younger students, so it’s worth putting some thought...

Why Science Is Important for Kids

Why Science Is Important for Kids

Science is a major part of the Australian school curriculum. As jobs and technologies shift towards science-heavy industries, we’re spending more time teaching kids about science. That’s great news for students – it means they’re being equipped with the tools they...

DIY Edible Slime for the Home or Classroom

DIY Edible Slime for the Home or Classroom

We’ve all seen the mesmerising videos of gooey slime being squished and squeezed and shaped into all sorts of things. Those videos are great fun to watch, and making slime is a DIY-friendly project that can be done at home. But if you want to go a step further, we’ve...

What Is in a Lava Lamp?

What Is in a Lava Lamp?

Lava lamps have been around for decades, but have you ever wondered what’s inside them? The floating blobs in a lava lamp are mesmerising to watch. Without using any kind of pump to move the liquid around, a lava lamp can simply sit there and bubble away all day. But...