How do we know about the bird life at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands hundreds of years ago? How do we know about population changes 150 years ago to present day? Find out about scientific studies of birds over the years at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands with Dr Howard Gray.
Topic: Environment and Nature
Young Engineers
“Young Engineers” brings together inquisitive minds and a collection of materials to design and construct two machines – a solar powered car (called ‘Zippy’) and a walking and drawing robot called ‘Scrawl Walk’. Each session will be run across our four libraries at Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford and The Trentham Mechanics and is aimed primarily for…
S is for Species Survival
Students will participate in a range of hands-on learning activities that challenge them to think about different plant and animal species and how they can care for them, in ways that are meaningful to them. Some of the activities students will engage in during the week include: Discover the Caterpillars Seed Sorcery Ecosystem in a…
Wallaroo Primary School Species Survival Escape Room
Can you crack our crazy, creative clues and puzzles to find the final solution and win a prize before the hour is up? Try and make your way through the 15 questions that are hands-on, brain-bending and fun, hidden somewhere in the 5 classrooms of Wallaroo Primary School. Families are encouraged to work together as…
Helensvale SHS Biodiversity Project
Discover Nature with Helensvale SHS STEM Ambassadors! Get ready for an exciting adventure this National Science Week! The Helensvale SHS STEM Ambassadors are launching their Citizen Science Project, and you’re invited to be part of the action. Join the STEM Ambassadors along with the amazing Dr. Bridie Schultz for a fun-filled Nature Walk and Biodiversity…
MYC Science Week Activities
To celebrate National Science Week we will be running activities each day at lunchtime (except Thursday). At Senior Campus all of the activities will be in 3D and at Middle Years they will be in different rooms. The schools theme this year is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight…
Raising Rarity
Raising Rarity is an engaging program developed by the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria that collaborates with schools from Primary and Secondary levels in Victoria to protect rare and threatened plant species. We have combined our expertise in seed ecology, conservation horticulture, education and learning and created a hands on program that engages students, staff and…
MYC Science Week Activities
To celebrate we will be running activities each day at lunchtime (Except for Thursday). At Senior Campus all of the activities will be in 3D and at Middle Years they will be in different rooms. The schools theme this year is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight the importance…
Broad Headed Snake Habitat Renewal
A local endangered species in Bomaderry is the Broad Headed Snake. This snake has lost its homes thanks to the bush rock industry. The nocturnal snake can only survive where there are rocks on top of rocks in sunny spots near cliff edges. Shoalhaven Landcare need to make 300 new homes out of fibre reinforced…
Busy Bees
National Science Week activities will introduce preschool children to the world of Australian pollinators in our gardens. With the focus on the role of bees in the garden, children and educators will investigate and observe bees, crawling and flying insects, spiders, and birds in the gardens. Educators will use learning resources to engage children in…