Promote ocean literacy during National Science Week Australia and inspire students to learn about ocean risks and their solutions.
National Science Week next takes place on 10-18 August 2024 all over Australia.
National Science Week 2024 theme
The theme for National Science Week in 2024 is Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.
The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world.
Students will have an amazing variety of topics to investigate and be able to dive into issues of particular interest to them: disease-causing organisms, life-saving chemicals, clean water, photosynthesis, genetic screening, physics of building structures, artificial intelligence, and microplastics.
Events listing
Join us as we build public support for sustainable fishing and demonstrate the science and impact behind MSC certification.
Activities for all ages
There are many ways to get involved in National Science Week to promote ocean literacy and learn about ocean risks and their solutions.
1 - Teach an ocean-themed lesson
Encourage your local school to teach an ocean-themed lesson using our Saltwater Schools teacher resources, activities and games.
Playback or take tips from something we prepared earlier: Ending Overfishing: Virtual Classroom with Marine Scientists.
2 - Organise a film screening
Learn more about overfishing and how we're tackling it. Screen Mission: Save the Ocean featuring Sir Richard Branson alongside some of our MSC colleagues or learn about the concepts of sustainable fishing by watching My Dad The Fisherman.
3 - Hold an event
From debates to workshops, get in touch and we can help you with content to put on your event.
The history of National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. These events attract a wide audience from children to adults and science amateurs to professionals. Over one million people participate in science events across the nation.Established in 1997, National Science Week provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge. It also aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public and to encourage younger people to be fascinated by the world we live in.
Improve ocean literacy in your school
Explore ocean-themed education resources aligned with the Australian curriculum suitable for Stages 3-5, including lesson plans, videos, fact sheets, games, and activities.