This October, schools and communities across Australia are invited to take part in free virtual excursions celebrating Earth Science Week 2025. Supported by Geoscience Australia, with presentations from the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, Geoscience Australia, ANSTO and Fizzics Education, these interactive sessions will bring the wonders of Earth science directly to classrooms and homes.
It is an exciting opportunity to deepen our understanding of the world around us and to discover how Earth Science really is everywhere! Join us for FREE live virtual events on Thursday 16 October 2025.
Timetable of events
| Time | Organisation | Program | Age |
| 10.00am | Australian Age of Dinosaurs | Dinosaur Discovery | Primary – High School |
| 11.00am | Geoscience Australia | Meaningful Minerals and Resourceful Rocks | Middle primary – High school |
| 12.00pm | ANSTO | In Their Element | Upper primary – High school |
| 1.00pm | Geoscience Australia | Lunchtime Trivia | Middle primary – High school |
| 2.00pm | Fizzics Education | Geology rocks | Primary – High School |
| 3.45pm | Geoscience Australia | Teacher Professional Development | Teachers and parents |
Watch all the recording on the playlist below
As the nation’s trusted source of data and information for Australia’s Earth sciences, Geoscience Australia is excited to elevate awareness for this important week, to offer all Australians the opportunity to learn about and engage with Earth science.
We believe Earth science has a critical role to play in Australia’s future, and we would like to encourage everyone to join us in celebrating Earth Science Week in 2025.
Discover how you can get involved with Earth Science Week by checking out Geoscience Australia’s resources, templates and activities.
The Earth science Week 2025 virtual excursions event is proudly sponsored by Geoscience Australia
Find out more and visit Geoscience Australia’s website
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