Slime moulds… What are they? What ecological roles do they play? Why do they look so beautiful? Slime moulds impress people when they see the beauty and intricacy of their miniscule fruiting bodies. Learn about their intriguing life cycle – at one stage they move about and feed. They can even find their way through…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Kirwan State School Science Fair
Come along and see what our Year 6 students have discovered in a series of experiments. All experiments were designed, completed, and presented by the students. Each student has worked hard to prepare a science experiment or investigation on a topic of their choice. They are excited to share their results and conclusions they have…
Ocean Innovators ANZ Challenge
With the chance to win exciting prizes, Britannica Education is on the lookout for young innovators in Australia and New Zealand who can come up with smart ideas to help protect our oceans for future generations. Submissions for this competition are due at the end of National Science Week 2024! The Ocean Innovators ANZ Challenge…
The Big Bloody Slime Experiment
What is in blood? What do all the parts do? And what has this all got to do with slime? Dr Rob and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team up to investigate the wonderful world of blood. All whilst adding a little extra, the science of slimes, along the way. Making a slime-based version of…
Survival of the Species
The event is a collaboration between Robina State High School and Bond University. It will run over one day at Bond University and be hosted by the Robina State High School STEM Ambassadors (team of year 8-12 students). The goal is to provide a platform where students from the Greenheart Cluster primary schools, special school…
Survival of the Science Lunch Break!
Do you have the sense to adapt, survive and thrive in this learning environment? This year for National Science Week, our staff and senior students will again run engaging activities related to this year’s topic of “Survival of the Species: more than just sustainability”. Activities will run across two 30-minute lunch breaks with Reception to…
Insect Hotel
Our not-for-profit kindergarten will build an Insect Hotel during National Science Week in line with the theme of ‘Survival of Species.’ This hands-on STEM project will engage students, parents and community members in a collaborative effort to create a sanctuary for beneficial insects while enhancing our understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our…
Mulwala Public School – Science Day
The students will participate in a whole school science day event. They will rotate through 3 activities.
Bee-3D: Bee the change you want to see
BEE-3D empowers students to assist bee populations and grasp their crucial role in sustainability. Collaborating with Bayside Beekeepers conservation groups, students explore bees’ significance as pollinators. They then craft LEGO bee models representing local bee population challenges. Following this, students design 3D-printed structures such as flowerpots and nesting boxes to support bee habitats. These structures…
National Science Week at Virtual School Victoria
VSV will celebrate National Science Week with a variety of guest speakers (TBA) that will run online workshops for our students from prep to year 12. More details to come!