2024 Science Educators Colloquium is a wonderful event for Brisbane Teachers and Administrators supported by high school students and UQ students where we listen to amazing guest speakers taking about groundbreaking research in the science space – primarily themed about species sustainability. We have three UQ guest speakers and fifteen Wonders of Science PhD students,…
Topic: Agriculture
Kids teaching kids all things science
Secondary students teaching primary students all things science! Primary students will get to rotate through a range of fun and engaging science activities developed, set up and delivered by older students. Kids teaching kids!
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems on Earth….
BBC Mission S.O.S – Save all our species
This National Science Week, the BBC STEM Club and Science team will take our whole-of-school community on an S.O.S mission to Save all Our Species. Throughout the week, students will engage in STEAM activities including interactive pop-up displays, biodiversity workshops, and environmental quizzes. Through these activities students will gain greater understanding and appreciation of the…
Creating a Buzz about Bugs
During the students’ STEM session we will have a special lesson dedicated to exploring insects that are within our school grounds. These sessions will run across 2 whole days and involve students from Foundation to year 6. The day will include hands-on activities where all students will be involved. Students will start by conducting an…
Bay Explorers Urraween Kindy
At Bay Explorers Urraween in Kindy this week we’ll be exploring all things STEAM based to raise awareness of National Science Week and to encourage children to develop a love of learning through science experiences and experiments. We can’t wait to venture to the most amazing places and explore the wonderful things science has provided…
DNA Detectives
Join us for an engaging workshop where we delve into the fascinating world of molecular biology and its applications across various disciplines. You will learn essential techniques such as DNA barcoding for biosecurity, enabling the identification of species crucial for environmental health. Hands-on sessions will cover DNA extraction from insect, DNA amplification using PCR technique,…
Is Soil Alive?
Is Soil Alive? During Science Week we are enjoying a series of short activities that help us better understand the living and non-living components of soil. This includes using microscopes, testing samples in various ways, investigating minibeasts and fungi, and hearing from an agronomist about their role and how scientists support farmers and graziers in…
Yagoona PS Creating Bird Nesting Boxes
As part of Science Week 2024, Yagoona Public School decided to paint and fit bird nesting boxes around the school to encourage the growth of native bird populations in the area.
Discover the Magic of Photosynthesis!
Do you want to learn more about how plants power life on Earth? Dive into the fascinating world of photosynthesis with the ARC Future Crops Training Centre and meriSTEM education teams! Join us for an exciting self-guided online event where you’ll get hands-on experience with real datasets and uncover the secrets of photosynthesis. This opportunity is perfect…