At Smithton Primary School, science isn’t just something you learn—it’s something you grow! Welcome to Seeds of Science, where curious minds plant big questions and watch them bloom into amazing discoveries. Just like a tiny seed can grow into something incredible, your ideas can grow into experiments, inventions, and new ways of understanding the world….
Topic: Agriculture
Festival of Bright Ideas
Things will whiz, bang, fly, crawl, swim and maybe even explode when the Festival of Bright Ideas returns to Hobart. Tasmania’s much-loved hands-on science festival will bring together researchers, inventors, educators and STEM organisations for a day of interactive discovery. From curious kids to lifelong learners, Festival of Bright Ideas invites you to get up…
Kilcoy State School Science Fair
Kilcoy State School Science Fair Welcome to two exciting days of discovery, creativity and hands-on science at our National Science Week Science Fair 2026, inspired by this year’s theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Science for All. On 19–20 August 2026, students from Prep to Year 6 will showcase their curiosity, innovation and problem-solving skills through…
Space Garden Challenge at St Josephs College
Project Overview The Space Garden Challenge is a hands-on STEM initiative that engages students in authentic scientific inquiry inspired by the Asian Herbs in Space program. Students will investigate plant growth by comparing two sets of seeds—one representing “space-exposed” seeds and one grown under normal Earth conditions. Educational Purpose and STEM Alignment This project develops…
Magical Moil Garden Fair
We will hold a Garden Fair that all children from Transition to Year 6 will be able to participate in. We will have a range of hands-on science activities that students can come, one class at a time, and interact with. Activities will include making seed bombs, seed planting, creating bunting for the garden, chlorophyl…
From Seeds to Scientists
Have you ever wondered what plants need to grow? During National Science Week, students at St Christopher’s Primary School will become real scientists as they transform seeds into a living STEM laboratory. In this hands-on event, students across multiple year levels will design, build and plant a new garden bed while investigating how different environmental…
Planting The Meriden Senior School Agricultural Learning Garden
During National Science Week, Meriden students will dig into the science of growing food through starting a hands-on garden project. Led by our Year 11 STEM Captains, students will work together to prepare the soil and plant our first seedlings. They’ll also build simple garden features and take care of the space by watering, weeding,…
Seeds of Science Sensory Garden at Pine Rivers Special School
Our Year 7 students at Pine Rivers Special School will design and create a sensory garden in an unused grassed area as part of National Science Week 2026: Seeds of Science. This hands-on project will immerse students in exploring plant growth, water systems, and sustainability through multi-sensory experiences. Students will participate in planting, watering, and…
National Science Week at Bundanon
Join us to celebrate National Science Week at Bundanon. We will showcase a range of diverse activities highlighting the connections between science, art, culture and the natural world. Through conversations and immersive experiences, you will explore new perspectives with leading experts while discovering the unique landscapes and stories of Bundanon. The official line-up and schedule…
Seeds to Systems at St Martins Lutheran College
‘Seeds to Systems’ is an interactive Science Week expo that takes visitors on a journey through the innovation of agriculture. This student-led expo highlights how plants can be grown across different systems, combining scientific inquiry with real-world applications. The expo is structured into three immersive zones. In Zone 1, students present traditional soil-based trial plots,…