Science Behind Cooking 9.30am -12.30pm Hands-on interactive demonstration to make Greek yoghurt which you will be able to take home with you. Learn about the chemical reactions and processes behind certain foods. Participate in making sauerkraut on the day. Tastings will include sauerkraut, kombucha, yoghurt and a variety of cheeses. Learn about the science and…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Love Food Hate Waste Workshops – Part 1. Growing veggies at home
Fun and interactive presentation by John from Your Green Companion to learn how to grow abundant vegetables at home. Soil mix and the difference between garden soil, potting mix, recipe for soil mixes and testing pH. Seeds and seedlings including types, direct and indirect seedlings, harvesting seeds. Learn about: companion planting and the benefits; how…
Comparing Apples to Apples in Hahndorf
Our school is nestled in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, which is abundant in fresh produce. One of our favourite local products is the apple. Parents and community members are invited into the school on Thursday 19 August from 2:30 – 4 pm to explore different varieties of apples. Science stations will include experiments comparing different…
Extracting Strawberry DNA with Dr Michelle Wong-Brown
To celebrate National Science Week, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) have put together a free DIY science experiment that can be completed at home with some basic household items. HMRI researcher Dr Michelle Wong-Brown will lead you through how you can extract DNA from a strawberry. Please visit the HMRI website where you can watch a step-by-step instructional video and…
Earth Science Incursions at Araluen Christian College
Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) is offering free, hands-on, incursions across a range of earth science topics to schools in Alice Springs during National Science Week as part of our (PALMS Program). AusEarthEd has recently expanded into the Northern Territory after 15+ years of Earth Science and STEM education support in WA. During the incursions…
Earth Science Incursions at Sadadeen Primary School
Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) is offering free, hands-on, incursions across a range of earth science topics to schools in Alice Springs during National Science Week as part of our (PALMS Program). AusEarthEd has recently expanded into the Northern Territory after 15+ years of Earth Science and STEM education support in WA. During the incursions…
Earth Science Incursions at Living Waters Lutheran School
Australian Earth Science Education (AusEarthEd) is offering free, hands-on, incursions across a range of earth science topics to schools in Alice Springs during National Science Week as part of our (PALMS Program). AusEarthEd has recently expanded into the Northern Territory after 15+ years of Earth Science and STEM education support in WA. During the incursions…
Woombye State School Stem Trail
Our interactive Stem Trail takes you around the school grounds to explore our school environment. Explore the maths and science concepts and engage with Indigenous knowledge that is embedded in our gardens.
The Wonderful Properties of Fruit and Vegetables
To celebrate National Science Week and linking to the science and technology NSW syllabus we are going to run a day of chemistry activities involving students from Kindergarten to Year 6, inviting the school community to also participate (if circumstances permit). This also gives us the opportunity to showcase our school through an open classroom…
Postponed: Recycling Discovery Hub – ACT CDS come and collect education resources
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. Event resources can now be downloaded. Are you passionate about recycling? Celebrate National Science Week with us at the Recycling Discovery Hub and find out more about the new ACT Container Deposit Scheme (ACT CDS) new school resources. Developed in partnership with COOL Australia these teaching resources will support…