Discussions occurred regarding what a habitat is and the various sea creatures we find in our local area. The children sorted which animals live on the land and in the sea, and which live on the land and in the sea. the children had to select and name their sea creatures and place them in…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Online Resources – Shaping our Agricultural Future
Jump onto the MeriSTEM Website and find activities and videos for plant cell biology, phylogenetics and the technology and step-by-step analysis of photosynthesis rate of different plants. On Monday the 5th of August the ACR Training Centre for Future Crops Development and MeriSTEM hosted a full day event, giving science students from the ACT and…
Bee Incursion
Come and visit beekeeper Tom. He will visit the classroom for a unique experience as students step into the fascinating world of bees, discovering in a fun way why bees are important to our environment and the food we eat. He will discuss; Native Bees Lifecycle of a honeybee How bees create their delicious honey Pollination…
Science and Storytelling, Technology and Tradition
Discover the Ancient Science of the Land: A One-Day Journey Through Indigenous STEM Step into the world of traditional Indigenous science and technology for a unique, one-day experience at the Wildbark learning centre during National Science Week. Join us at Mulligans Flat, where the critically endangered box gum grassy woodlands set the perfect backdrop for…
Transforming Species Using Genetic Engineering
Science has the power to change the species. Our students will have the opportunity to transform bacterial cells. In this experiment, students will learn about how bacteria can be changed by adding new DNA. They will work with a type of bacteria called E. coli and a small piece of DNA called a plasmid. This…
Class visit to the CSIRO Pyrotron
CSIRO’s STEM Together and Environment teams will host a local high school class to tour the National Bushfire Behaviour Research Laboratory at Black Mountain.
Nhill Lake Field Study
Field Study by 5/6 class of their local water place – Nhill Lake
What Can Dinosaurs Teach Us About Species Survival?
Get ready to explore the awesome world of dinosaurs. In this session, we’ll explore Australian dinosaurs and how fast changes in nature affect animals. We’ll learn why it’s important for creatures to adapt to survive. Plus, we’ll see what dinosaurs can teach us about making it through tough times using real fossils. Come along for…
A Whale of a Time! Education Session
Whales are such incredible creatures, with their unique methods of feeding, communication, and migration. From the majestic blue whale to intelligent orcas, there’s so much to learn about these marine mammals. Their feeding techniques vary depending on their species and location, ranging from filter feeding to hunting in packs. Communication among whales is also intricate,…
Day of AI Australia Dolphin Tank
As part of National Science Week, join Day of AI Australia for their inaugural Dolphin Tank! As part of Day of AI Australia’s program in Term 2, primary and high students from across Australia submitted their ideas for how AI could be used to help tackle climate change and sustainability. Six teams from across Australia were invited…