Wildlife bridges are an effective way to connect populations and remove the threat of crossing roads and suburban development. – Students will design, and construct, a model Fauna Bridge to facilitate the movement of a local animal to reduce its risk of car strike in the local area -Animal options ~ Eastern Grey Kangaroo …
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National Science Week Activities
Join in some fun activities that remind us of how wonderful the natural environment can be. Learn about insects, soil, threatened species and minibeasts. You will make your own insect hotel, investigate minibeasts using microscopes, build your own terrarium, learn about our wonderful migratory shorebirds and challenge yourself to a trivia challenge.
Summerdale Primary School – National Science Week
Summerdale Primary School Science Week activities for all year levels will include an expo for our youngest kindergarten students, species investigation and plaster casting, a species biodiversity hunt, improving biodiversity within our school, and managing future biodiversity.
Bungendore Park Biodiversity Blitz
Embark on an exhilarating adventure with our Biodiversity Blitz at Bungendore Park, where students will delve into the captivating world of insect ecology. This immersive event aims to engage students in capturing, mounting, and identifying various insect specimens, fostering a deeper appreciation for the park’s diverse ecosystem. Participants will hone their field observation and collection…
Montello Primary School – Species Survival Challenge
Stargazing – Shark Bay
Join us for a picnic under the stars. Learn about deep space with Venusian Volcanologist Dr Antony Brian, with epic NASA images on the outdoor movie screen. Delicious catering provided by Indigo Blues, with all donations to the amazing team at St John Ambulance Shark Bay BYO picnic and blanket/chairs BYO telescope or binoculars Warm…
Space Music – Shark Bay
AGES: 4+ (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult) DOORS OPEN: 5:30 pm CONCERT: 6 pm – 7:15 pm Facebook registration is encouraged. A Journey through Space and Time: Stunning NASA imagery and film accompanied by a chamber ensemble. SPACE.MUSIC.FILM. In this special musical extravaganza, astrophysicist and Venusian Volcanologist Dr Antony Brian joins Australian…
Is there a Planet B?
We live on a beautiful planet, one capable of supporting human, animal and plant life. Is it the only one? Is there a planet B out there? FEATURE EVENT(16/8): 6.30pm-9.30pm Hear from Australian Astrophysicist, Rob Wittenmyer about how Minerva Australis is contributing to our knowledge of planets outside of solar system. Optional Extras include: Dinner,…
Switch on to Science
Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Again this year, Redland Museum will hold its very popular Switch on to Science Day in conjunction with National Science Week. Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science…
The Cheltenham Secondary College 1:200,000,000 Scaled-Down Solar System
Students at Cheltenham Secondary College will colour in a scale diagram of the planets of the Solar System. The planets (and the sun) will be drawn to scale.