We will organise age-appropriate activities during class time to construct a garden to attract pollinators in consultation with our agriculture department. Students will be involved in hands-on soil preparation and planting to learn the importance of attracting pollinators to the area. There will be two pollinator gardens, with one being among the soon-to-be-planted orchard trees…
Topic: Agriculture
Seeds in Action at Marist College Canberra
Seeds in Action is a Year 6 STEM design competition that engages students in investigating how seeds are distributed in different real-world contexts and applying this knowledge to engineer effective solutions. Students explore scenarios including: Agricultural farming, where seeds must be planted accurately in straight rows with consistent spacing Reforestation and environmental restoration, where seeds are…
Growing Ideas – LEGO Sustainable Farm Lab
Could you build a farm that helps save the planet? Bring your big ideas, busy hands and LEGO-building brain to Growing Ideas: LEGO Sustainable Farm Lab, where ordinary bricks become crops, creatures, water tanks, windmills, tractors, inventions and wild farmyard surprises. This National Science Week, children will become inventors for the day as they design…
The Mystery Seed at Parafield Gardens Primary
On the very first morning of Science Week, a mysterious object will appear in the Hive (library space). Is it an egg? Is it a seed? No one knows for sure! Each day, the mystery object will crack open a little more, revealing clues for young scientists to investigate. Students wil be able to visit…
Classroom to Community – Science showcase by Adelaide North Special School
Imagine walking into a place where science comes alive, and YOU get to see and vote for your favourite experiments! During Science Week, classes from Reception to Year 12 at Adelaide North Special School are diving deep into their favourite science topics. Each class is picking something that excites them—like planets, horticulture or things that…
Seeds for Science
STEM Room Planting: Students are invited to the STEM room during lunch to begin their own seed-growing projects. To manage capacity and ensure a fair experience for all, we will operate on a rotating schedule by year level. Please check the daily notices for your assigned day. Lego Science Competition: Showcase your building skills in…
Seeds of Curiosity: Ulverstone Community Garden
From healthy soils and pollinators to seeds, food systems and biodiversity, community gardens are living laboratories where science, nature and people come together. Join us at the Ulverstone Community Garden during National Science Week and discover how local gardens contribute to healthier ecosystems, stronger communities and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Further details…
Capalaba State College Science Week
Student will participate in a week long celebration for Science week at Capalaba state college, including daily lunchtime science investigations, cross-campus experiences, and local primary school visits. Students will complete squid dissections, discover the science behind strawberries, light themselves on fire(!), and cuddle local wildlife. The week will finish with using trigonometry to calculate the…
Seeds, Soil and Science at Dimbulah State School
Students will learn about seeds through fun science activities and experiments. They will plant seeds, explore how plants grow, and discover what plants need to live. Students will make observations, ask questions, and learn through hands-on activities while having fun with science.
Cultivating Consensus– Comparing Microclimates in Model Gardens, Paddocks and BoM Data at Leeton Public School
Get ready to become a backyard weather detective! This awesome project is installing two super-accurate weather stations right inside our school’s grounds and model garden to uncover the hidden secrets of “microclimates”—which are the special, tiny weather zones created by our garden’s trees, fences, and plants. We will track live, real-time data like temperature, humidity,…