Science Behind Cooking 9.30am -12.30pm Hands-on interactive demonstration to make Greek yoghurt which you will be able to take home with you. Learn about the chemical reactions and processes behind certain foods. Participate in making sauerkraut on the day. Tastings will include sauerkraut, kombucha, yoghurt and a variety of cheeses. Learn about the science and…
Topic: Agriculture
Love Food Hate Waste Workshops – Part 1. Growing veggies at home
Fun and interactive presentation by John from Your Green Companion to learn how to grow abundant vegetables at home. Soil mix and the difference between garden soil, potting mix, recipe for soil mixes and testing pH. Seeds and seedlings including types, direct and indirect seedlings, harvesting seeds. Learn about: companion planting and the benefits; how…
Young Scientist of the Year Video Competition
Know the next climate change hero? Got an idea that will build a brighter, greener world? Channel your inner eco-warrior to make a short video on an environmental science related problem or solution. You could be named the University of Adelaide Young Scientist of the Year, plus win $500 for yourself, and $1000 for your…
Comparing Apples to Apples in Hahndorf
Our school is nestled in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, which is abundant in fresh produce. One of our favourite local products is the apple. Parents and community members are invited into the school on Thursday 19 August from 2:30 – 4 pm to explore different varieties of apples. Science stations will include experiments comparing different…
Extracting Strawberry DNA with Dr Michelle Wong-Brown
To celebrate National Science Week, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) have put together a free DIY science experiment that can be completed at home with some basic household items. HMRI researcher Dr Michelle Wong-Brown will lead you through how you can extract DNA from a strawberry. Please visit the HMRI website where you can watch a step-by-step instructional video and…
Earth Science Incursions at Araluen Christian College
Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) is offering free, hands-on, incursions across a range of earth science topics to schools in Alice Springs during National Science Week as part of our (PALMS Program). AusEarthEd has recently expanded into the Northern Territory after 15+ years of Earth Science and STEM education support in WA. During the incursions…
Earth Science Incursions at Sadadeen Primary School
Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) is offering free, hands-on, incursions across a range of earth science topics to schools in Alice Springs during National Science Week as part of our (PALMS Program). AusEarthEd has recently expanded into the Northern Territory after 15+ years of Earth Science and STEM education support in WA. During the incursions…
Earth Science Incursions at Living Waters Lutheran School
Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) is offering free, hands-on, incursions across a range of earth science topics to schools in Alice Springs during National Science Week as part of our (PALMS Program). AusEarthEd has recently expanded into the Northern Territory after 15+ years of Earth Science and STEM education support in WA. During the incursions…
Food Sustainability at Westall PS
This year’s National Science Week event has been designed to allow our students to develop an understanding of sustainable food production by making resources that can be used to establish and maintain our school garden: Foundation and Year 1/2 students will use the Seedling Peat Pots to start growing new seedlings to establish our school…
Ainslie School Meet-a-Scientist Nano Conference
Eighteen Scientists associated with the Ainslie School community will participate in the Ainslie School Meet-a-Scientist Nano Conference. The purpose of this event is to increase students’ appreciation of the scope and delights of science as well as expose them to a range of adults who have sustained a passion for scientific curiosity. The event will…