Inquiry Question: What living things can we identify and observe in the school? We are learning to use our senses to observe and identify living things in their natural environment. Success Criteria: I can make an observation using my senses I can represent observations and identify patterns I can share my observations with others I can…
Topic: Environment and Nature
The plight of the Western Swamp Tortoise
Our school has researched The Western Swamp Tortoise habitat, diet and predators. We are creating dioramas based on our knowledge of the tortoises wetland habitat. The dioramas will be created out of natural materials, sticks and leaves, thick card, various coloured paper and paint. Students participating in the integrated Visual Art and Science Program will…
Orelia Primary School Science Week
National Science Week will be held in Orelia Primary School in Week 7 of this term (TERM 3). The school 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…
Gwynne Park Primary School Science Day
“GET ME OUT OF HERE!” – Students from Stem Club and Green Team faced off against each other in a series of 3 challenges that explores some of the critical challenges impacting Earth’s human, animal and plant habitation. Points were given (gold stars) for the winning team. Before each challenge, Year 6s who were commentators…
BrisScience – Adventures in exotic animal medicine
From avian orthodontics, lizard C-sections and parrot prostheses, Professor Bob “Dr Budgerigar” Doneley has seen it all. During his four decades in the profession, veterinary medicine has advanced at an incredible pace, and no field has advanced as fast as avian and exotic pet medicine. Join us at our next BrisScience to hear about Bob’s…
Reptile Encounter at Cranbourne Secondary College
In order to engage out students with National Science Week this year, we have booked a reptile encounter session to occur across 2 days. All Year 7’s will take part in an exhibition in learning more about reptiles and what helps them survive, and all students will be able to visit at lunch to celebrate…
St Justin’s Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden
K-6 students at St Justin’s Catholic Parish Primary School will planting an Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden. The creation of our garden will ensure that biodiverse native Australian plants continue to thrive in our area. Students at St Justin’s will have the opportunity to integrate their learning in Indigenous Culture Studies and Science.
Camira State School Science Fair
Camira State school’s annual science fair is an event that has been running for the past 7 years. It is a whole day event for students from Prep to Year 6 to come down to our hall and engage in a range of hands-on science activities. Some of our students spend their own time doing…
Writing Top Reports
IT experts and engineers are not always the best report-writers. Or are they? This National Science Week, learn the tricks of the report-writing trade. This comprehensive three-hour course is designed to improve the writing and communications skills of engineers and information technologists. As part of the package, attendees may seek further advice and guidance by…
Hollows for homes
Hollows in Trees: Homes for Aussie Animals Imagine a big, old tree. It’s really tall and has lots of leaves. But there’s something special about this tree – it has a hole in it! This hole is called a hollow. Why are hollow trees so important? Lots of Aussie animals call hollow trees home. They’re…