Scitech inspires at home

By Ashleigh Fielding | posted on April 17, 2020

SCIENCE lovers and the curious-minded can now get hands-on at home as Scitech launches its style of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) learning online.

From fizzing dinosaur Easter eggs to the secrets of water temperature and density, families can now access their own Scitech experience without leaving the house.

With the doors of the Science Centre temporarily closed, the Scitech team has been busy creating fun and informative digital STEM experiments and experiences.

Scitech CEO Kalien Selby said with podcasts, videos, live-streaming, do-it-yourself experiments, explosions and at-home challenges, Scitech continued to inspire curiosity while supporting the development of STEM skills and knowledge in young and old alike.

“These unprecedented times of social distancing and self-isolation due to COVID-19 can provide wonderful opportunities for families to learn and grow together,” he said.

“As parents develop their own skills and repertoire for teaching their children at home, we want them to be assured that Scitech is committed to continuing to provide exciting ways to explore STEM ideas in a hands-on and interactive way.

“Scitech is a much-loved destination for Perth families and educators and it is vital that we continue to deliver our innovative and contemporary STEM experiences that people have come to rely on for education and inspiration.”

Through Scitech’s social media channels and the Explore At Home section of the website, families can take up the challenge of At Home Experiments, where Scitech presenters demonstrate simple STEM concepts using household items.

Or, families can watch Behind the Science of Scitech, a video series that introduces and explains the how and why of signature exhibits at the Science Centre.

Star gazers can tune in at 7.30pm on Saturday nights for the Audioguide to the Galaxy podcast and take a tour of the Perth night sky to discover the stars, stories and science behind astronomy, space science and space travel.

Explosion of the Week will ignite minds and the Wonder Kids podcast will answer questions big or small from Scitech members.

More ideas and content will be developed in the coming weeks, including a Tinker and Create series to activate creativity, problem solving and STEM skills using everyday items.

Visit scitech.org.au to get involved.