Children will be going into the Bugtopia Tent, where they handle and feed a selection of minibeasts including stick insects, butterflies, giant litter bugs, yabbies and more. When not in the bug tent, students continue their minibeast discovery at different stations. These events will introduce the children to a diverse range of minibeasts; from butterflies…
Topic: Environment and Nature
STEM Eggstravaganza
Our Eggsrtavaganza will begin in National Science Week and involve our birth – 5 group (Little Wallabies) up to Year 11. We will explore books about chick hatching, make our own simple information books and monitor the journey from egg to chick. We will put on a show of The Little Red Hen and build…
Fake Medicine: Exposing the wellness crazes, cons and quacks costing us our health
Dr Brad McKay, GP and experienced science communicator, investigates the myths, scams and fads of modern health and wellbeing. We all want to live healthier, happier, and longer lives, but too many of us are charmed by charlatans, misled by marketing, or scammed by sciencey-sounding salespeople. Dr Brad McKay, Australian GP, and science communicator has…
Yolngu Healthy Eating Guide Sculpture
Create a sculpture which highlights the importance of Yolŋu traditional food and linking it with a Yolŋu healthy eating guide. This will be achieved through using a range of art, recycled and natural materials. Different classes will be tasked with different activities to complete the whole school project. The project will be lead by our…
Marmion Primary School Science Fair
Marmion is holding it’s first Science Fair, showcasing student’s work and highlighting the STEM tasks and science learning from their science specialist teacher completed in class. On show will be biology projects such as biome dioramas, food chain cups, Daintree Rainforest layers, adaptations investigations and space mini projects. Also on show will be students STEM…
Upstart Express – An explosive national science, innovation and technology challenge for Australia’s young people!
Ignite students’ passion for STEAM, design thinking and building a better world through this fun, fast-paced entrepreneurial journey. The Upstart Express is an explosive science, innovation and technology challenge for students throughout Australia. Students will: Gain skills in creative & critical thinking, teamwork, collaboration, communication. Discover inspiring STEAM careers and journeys. Investigate global/local challenges Explore…
Something From Nothing
Learn how to grow produce from food scraps. This two hour free workshop includes all you need to start growing something from nothing. Presented by horticulturalist and environmentalist, Donna Higgins & expert gardener, Janet Lee. Wednesday 18th August 10am-12pm, at the Hopetoun Community Centre. Bookings essential.
Brookton Primary Science Fair
Students will work on a science project, following the scientific method, in an area of interest. The students create a display, including a poster. The projects will be displayed in the school library during National Science Week. Prize winners for each category will be announced at the end of Science Week. Visitors to the school…
Nature is a Fowl Play(ground)
Yongergnow-Ongerup Community Resource Centre has organised a day of science talks, wildlife encounters and activities about adaptation and transformation. Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre’s Zoologist, Miss Stevi Filipowski, and Mr. Kyle Townsend, environmental scientist from NSPNR (North Stirlings Pallinup Natural Resources) will be our guest speakers. They will focus on wildlife interaction and adaptation to the environment,…
Great Barrier Reef Science Celebration
Join us for National Science Week activities to celebrate the Great Barrier Reef, science, and launch of the Citizen Science challenge with the ultimate 1st prize holiday adventure to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, hosted by master-reef guides teaming with Reef Today filmmakers. August 13: Celebratory Launch Launch event – online (plus in-person options:…