Seeds of Science: Growing Curiosity, Discovery and Big Ideas!

What do plants, crystals, pearls and great ideas all have in common? They all start with a seed!

During National Science Week 2026, Tecoma Primary School will bring the theme “Seeds of Science” to life through four exciting hands-on STEM sessions that help students explore how things grow, change and spread. Every class will take part in fun investigations that encourage curiosity, creativity and scientific thinking.

Students will begin by planting real seeds and discovering what plants need to grow. They will make predictions, test different conditions such as light and water, and observe changes over time. Older students will extend their learning by designing fair scientific investigations.

Next, students will grow sparkling crystal “seeds” and discover how tiny particles join together to create amazing structures. They will learn that growth happens not only in living things, but also in the world of chemistry.

Students will then explore how pearls form in nature and create their own pearl models using craft materials. This activity highlights that growth can begin in unexpected ways and helps students understand that learning often involves persistence and resilience.

The final challenge is a STEM design task where students create and test ways to disperse a seed using parachutes, helicopters or other inventions. Through testing and improving their designs, students will investigate forces, motion and engineering principles.

Throughout the week, every student will contribute to a whole-school “Idea Seeds Wall.” They will share a question, discovery or wonder from their learning, creating a colourful display that shows how ideas grow when they are shared. Bilingual Japanese elements will also be included, supporting language learning through STEM.

By connecting biology, chemistry, physics and engineering through a common theme, Seeds of Science will inspire students to think like scientists, solve problems creatively, and see themselves as capable learners whose ideas can grow into something extraordinary.