Drones, with their incredible capabilities and endless possibilities, have captured the imagination of both children and adults alike. They are not just cool gadgets or toys; they serve practical purposes and have the potential to revolutionise various industries. Drones are useful and fun. Imagine a future where the skies above country towns are filled with…
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Leanyer School Science Week Celebration
The early years students will participate in making a fossil with the support of Australia Earth Science Education. The primary years will work in groups to defy physics by using 5 materials to protect an egg from breaking at a height. The winning group will be awarded a prize.
Earth Science Incursion at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
Earth science incursions with 6 classes at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School. Students will be learning about fossils from the Northern Territory and about the properties of light.
Earth Science Incursion at Leanyer Primary School
Earth Science incursion with 5 classes at Leanyer Primary School. Students will be learning about fossils from the Northern Territory.
First Scientists – Boomerang engineering
Enjoy a special National Science Week BKids session and learn all about how the First Scientists harnessed engineering to create and use boomerangs. Join Southern Cultural Immersion for an authentic cultural workshop to learn all about how boomerangs are used, why they are engineered the way they are and have a go at throwing one…
Adelaide River Festival: Orienteering and map reading
Orienteering and map reading offered as one of the activities visiting remote schools will undertake during their two-day festival. In previous years activities have included sports as well as STEM topics such as Earth Science and Health. Students will learn about the science behind map making and what maps are used for before doing some orienteering…
Using Ancient Knowledge for Environmental Sustainability, Healthcare and Cultural Revitalisation
In this webinar, you will hear from the fully Indigenous owned organisations Native Secrets and South Coast Seaweed and how they are working to revitalise customary knowledge on natural resources and extend on this knowledge in innovative ways leading to positive impacts for our environment and for healthcare. They will share examples of the customary…
Queensland Museum Trivia Night
Get ready to put your science knowledge to the test! Join Queensland Museum to celebrate National Science Week with energy expert and science communicator Dr Joel Gilmore with six rounds of museum trivia at its best. As part of this special event, visit Dinosaurs of Patagonia then test your knowledge on the exhibition in a quick-fire quiz….
Professor Bunsen presented by Northern Grampian Libraries
Professor Bunsen, educator and scientist, will put on two shows on Friday 25 August as part of Northern Grampians Libraries’ National Science Week celebrations. The event is suitable for Year 1-6 and will be open for the general public as well as school bookings. Session details Forces, Motion and Energy (The Science of Toys) It…
Science Show and STEM activities
Students will attend a science show at our local high school and will participate in STEM activities in classrooms throughout the week. They will also participate in daily STEM activities in classrooms with a focus on living things. STEM boxes will be created for each class to facilitate these activities.