April 2018
The M.A.R.S Enterprise at the Centre of Democracy
The M.A.R.S Enterprise seeks to colonise the red planet, but we can’t do it without your help! We are required to form a Think Tank with Australia’s best and brightest minds before the mission goes ahead. So we’re doing what any multinational conglomerate would do - we’re calling on kids ... These April school holidays in the Centre of Democracy, children aged 10-15 are invited to participate in a 60 minute immersive game which will ask them to consider what…
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Build a Banner
Get crafty at the Centre of Democracy this school holidays designing and creating your own personal banner! Imagine parading your banner down the streets of Adelaide sharing the important issues, causes, and ideas that matter most to you. Learn about the power of signs and posters, see a real trade union banner on display and take home your own creative masterpiece! Bookings essential.
Find out more »August 2018
National Science Week: Democratic Digging – community archaeology and citizen science
Ever wanted to take part in an archaeological dig? Then this is the talk for you! Join Dr Adam Paterson (South Australian Maritime Museum) for a revealing discussion about community approaches to archaeology, how they have been applied in the past and new projects. National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students, to scientists to chefs and musicians – get involved, taking part…
Find out more »National Science Week: Reclaiming the Fact
As automation, climate change and fake news emerge as major influences on democracies this century, it has never been more important, or more challenging, to engage and inform our citizens. In ‘Reclaiming the Fact’ science communicator and activist Matt Richardson shares the challenges and solutions in building a knowledge powered democracy and informing citizens to demand better policy. By Matt Richardson, Founder, Wise Youth Ed National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of…
Find out more »National Science Week: Help Us Build Our Future City – Kids activity
Visit the Centre of Democracy for a hands-on activity, and help imagine what our future city might be. When Colonel William Light designed the streets of Adelaide, it was an innovative and forward looking city plan. Visit the Centre of Democracy for a hands-on activity, and help us imagine what our future city might be. National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and thousands of individuals – from students,…
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