National Science Week at Wavell State High School will be run by our Year 11 UQ Science Ambassadors and will involve the following activities that are themed around this years’ theme Glass, more than meets the eye: Process engineer and technical manager from CSR Masonry and Insulation to talk to students on science and properties…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Science, Technology and Sustainability Tour – Huon Valley
Science, technology, engineering and maths – STEM – provide career opportunities for young people concerned about the future. We will visit four local businesses in the Huon Valley using problem solving to find innovative solutions in aquaculture, agriculture engineering and technology. It will include information about training and education pathways in STEM for employment opportunities to…
Aboriginal Ranger STEM virtual excursion into published books – Crocodile monitoring
A recording of the live event of Kakadu National Park and DEMED Rangers from the NT presenting 25 mins each on how and why they harvest crocodile eggs. Rangers discuss the ‘How, What, Why’ of scientific inquiry and demonstrate: data collection and analysis; conservation strategies; and ask what can we do? Opportunity for teachers to…
Aboriginal Ranger STEM virtual excursion into published books – Turtle monitoring
Recording of a live event: Aboriginal Rangers from 80 Mile Beach in the Kimberley, WA, and Cape York in Queensland discuss their turtle monitoring program. See footage of digging up the nests and counting the hatchlings’ success. See how the Rangers use technology to document data and how & why this data is analysed. Rangers…
Moreton Minds: How science can save the world
Discover how science can save the world in our latest free panel discussion. From fires, floods, and other catastrophes, there is no shortage of problems facing humanity and our environment. The role science can play in helping us tackle them is a hot debate. Join superstar of STEM Dr Alexandra Campbell, ecologist extraordinaire Dr Ben…
The Teeny Tiny World of Heebie Jeebies
The teeny tiny world of heebie jeebies are two National Science Week events to be run at the remote schools in Borroloola and Robinson River in Arnhem Land. To introduce younger students to the concept of a microscopic world we will chat about cells in our bodies and blood and bugs that can cause disease,…
Marine Science Club – Primary
The team at the Marine Discovery Centre will provide both indoor and outdoor setting for children of primary school age to engage in interactive learning experiences while empowering them to actively protect South Australia’s iconic coastal and marine environments. The activities that the children will be participating in include but are not limited to: Marine…
Marine Science Club – High School
This afternoon for high school students will be hosted by Dr Zoe Doubleday and Dr Samantha Monroe. Have you ever thought about becoming a marine biologist? Or have you ever wanted to know what a marine biologist actually does? Zoe and Samantha will talk about what it’s like working as a marine biologist and how…
Marine Science Club – Kindy & Junior Primary
For National Science Week. Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for an afternoon of interactive fun, marine-based learning and recycled craft activities. Making craft turtles that children get to take home with them Hands-on ocean habitat learning about rock pools, temperate oceans and polar oceans Learning how to feed the sea creatures Looking…
Midlands Biodiversity Hot Spot Field Day
Hobart participants can join a ticketed bus trip starting with an orientation and plant pick-up at NIpaluna Nursery. Participants will travel from Hobart to the Tasmanian Midlands- stopping at the Species Hotels at Ross. Here they will be joined by participants from the North and local areas. Lead scientists, educators and farmers from Beaufront and…