The Year 8 STEM class is participating in a 70 minute long science session. They will watch demonstrations and get hands on with 3 experiments. First static electricity experiment, the Elephants Toothpaste and finally a make your own DNA model our of lollies. Everyone is going to be so excited about science.
Topic: Health and Medical
Big Valley Blast
Get ready for an exciting and hands-on week of science! Fortitude Valley State Secondary College is celebrating National Science Week 2025 with a huge variety of activities designed to spark curiosity and show that science is for everyone. During the week, students will take part in special in-class activities. Year 7 students will explore static…
Discover Science Discovery Boxes at Litchfield Community Library
Get ready to explore, experiment, and have fun at Litchfield Community Library this National Science Week! We’ve got Spark! Discovery Boxes—amazing hands-on science kits filled with real tools, fun activities, and step-by-step guides to help you investigate the world around you. You can peek through microscopes, test out optical illusions, explore how plants grow, play…
Victoria 2050
Victoria 2050 exhibition showcases a new educational resource that draws on aspects of scientific thinking through decision making and design challenges. Using scenario-based learning, students engage in evidence-based decision making, hypothesising, innovative problem solving, and critical and creative thinking. The resource is designed to encourage curiosity, exploration of intended and unintended consequences, while demonstrating how…
Extract DNA from Fruit
You’ll get the chance to see DNA up close and learn the steps scientist use to unlock the building blocks of life. We’ll be using strawberries (because they are packed with easily extractable DNA), but any fruit will work!
They did what? Short video competiton
The They Did What? video competition is back and we’re calling on students from across Australia to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. This year, we want to hear stories from those who are under-represented in narratives of STEM success. Stories don’t need to come from people with big…
DNA Extraction from Fruit
Experience an exciting experiment – extracting DNA from fruit! You’ll get the chance to see DNA strands up close and learn the steps scientists use to unlock the building blocks of life.
Online Science Trivia
Let’s get quizzical! Join us for a fun-filled Online Science Trivia quiz that will put your knowledge to the test! It’s perfect for young science fans, future quiz masters, or anyone eager to learn something cool. Whether you’re a budding biologist or just love learning new things, this quiz is for YOU! Jump on anytime…
Namoi Valley Christian School Middle School STEM Challenge
The STEM Challenge is an exciting hands-on competition designed to engage Year 5–8 students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork through a series of interactive science and engineering challenges. This event will be facilitated by our Science teaching team, who will guide, encourage, and assess students as they work through the activities. Students will be…
Mentoring Event for Early-Career and Future Scientists
When I started my career in laboratory medicine, I thought the unknown was only found in faraway galaxies. Now I know that some of the greatest adventures happen within us — hidden in our blood, cells, and genes. I’m inspired by those who dared to ask, “What if?” and went on to change the…