Celebrate Science Week at Victa Cinema with our special SCINEMA screening for schools and homeschoolers. SCINEMA is an international science film festival that screens every August as part of National Science Week. The screening program is curated from films entered in the international film competition. SCINEMA provides a platform on which filmmakers -professional, amateur and…
Topic: Agriculture
Bartle Bugs
Get ready for a bug-tastic family adventure packed with hands-on discovery, fascinating creatures and interactive fun! Bartle Bugs is a hands-on early evening exploration of bugs for families of all ages, hosted by Bartle Frere State School as part of National Science Week. Explore a series of exciting activity stations where children and adults can…
Sydney City Farm Open Day – Seeds of science
Experience Sydney City Farm during National Science Week at this free, family friendly open day. This is a drop in style event that’s free, but bookings are essential. Join us and: Meet a scientist and learn about their work Check out some weird and wonderful seeds and make your own seed bomb Get up close to leaf…
Robotics Roadtrip
We’re bringing two days of free robotics to Port Augusta Library, open to students in Year 3 and above. Kids who have never touched a robot before will walk in, build one, program it to move, and use it to solve a real challenge, all in the same session. We use LEGO SPIKE Prime, a…
Science Writing Made Simple
The output-driven course, presented by seasoned science writer and broadcaster Peter Spinks, will teach the essential skills and strategies needed to convey the fruits of scientific research to the media, government, research-funding bodies and the public. Among other things, the comprehensive course will cover fundamental principles and “rules of the science-writing game”, thus equipping researchers…
Ecosystems Alive – Community Science Evening
Join us for an exciting evening where science comes alive through hands-on activities, student-created displays, and spectacular demonstrations. Ecosystems Alive is a National Science Week event designed to bring students, families, and the wider school community together to celebrate curiosity, discovery, and learning. Throughout the term, our Year 7 students will investigate ecosystems by designing…
Seeds and Cells – Modelling Cycles and Structures
Year 11-12 Science in Practice Students at Kingsley College will present Science Week activities for students in P-12 (multiple events) with the support of teachers and grant supported resources from MTA and Haines Educational. First two different corn germination models will be examined and compared in terms of how they show the seed and plant’s…
Fuel for Thought Experiments
As part of Science Week, we are excited to host Fuel for Thought, a hands-on learning experience that explores the science behind the food we eat. Students will work alongside food specialists from our parent community to prepare meals using school recipes while investigating the scientific principles involved in cooking, nutrition, and food production. Through…
Seeds of Science at Butler – Growing Curiosity, Community and Future Pathways
Proposed Project: Seeds of Science Community Expo We propose to host a National Science Week “Seeds of Science” Community Expo, designed to: Engage students from Years 7–12 Involve Clontarf Academy students in leadership and participation Provide inclusive, differentiated science activities for our SEN students Invite families and community members to attend after-school showcase sessions …
Symphonies for Seeds – A Big Research Project
Inspired by ‘Seeds of Knowledge’ (Science Week) and ‘Symphony of Stories’ (Book Week), classes have been challenged to design experimental treatments for seeds their students have been growing at home (and recording data for). Student will bring their individual data into school, the class will put it together and add it to a big set…