Topic: Archaeology and Antiquity

Aboriginal Rangers STEM & Cultural Restoration

Indigenous Rangers in Esperance, WA will present their scientific, research, and culturally sensitive conservation activities. The Rangers will present a mix of authentic video, live talking, and opportunities for students to ask questions for 20-30 mins. Rangers will discuss the ‘How, What, Why’ of scientific inquiry and demonstrate: Data collection and analysis Conservation strategies, What…

Mowbray Heights Primary School Biennial Science Fair

Every two years our two large meeting halls are transformed into a Science Fair extravaganza. Staff, both teaching and support, provide a hands on activity table which is accessed throughout a day by our 550 students.  The overall theme for the event is about glass, but the tables do not have to reflect this. We…

Huon Valley Huon Pine Celebration

We aim to share the wonder and magic of Huon pines through two short, simple, repeatable, and unique world-first activities conducted in the Huon Valley. The first public theatre-style screening of Australia’s flagship science documentary, ABC Catalyst, in which we coordinated the ascent into the canopy of a Huon Pine. Going to air as part…

Looking Through Glass

We are co-located with Roseworth Primary School and we will be joining the mainstream students in an amazing incursion. An Aboriginal Elder will give an introduction of local history and tribal area, and will then lead our students to explore local bush land to collect specimens of native leaves.  This exploration will allow our students…

South West Science Fair – at the Library

A free afternoon of fun for everyone. Join us at this FREE special after-hours event which will see multiple organisations, businesses and community groups collaborate and exhibit together to form what will be a family friendly science themed fair with various exhibitors, hands-on activities, games and competitions for an afternoon of learning and fun. The…

Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern

What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60,000+ years of Indigenous culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Indigenous Science Experience. This…

Glass – More than Meets the Eye: An Aboriginal Perspective

Christian Aboriginal Parent-Direct School (CAPS) Coolgardie will look at the history of glass and how it has influenced advancements in technology and some of its industrial applications today. We will explore how it may be utilized in future technologies. The project will be a whole school approach where the other departments will prepare their own…