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…

The Infinity Seed Saga – Escape Room

Impact Community ACADEMY invites you to help restore the Infinity Seed in our Germination Vault Escape Room! *** The world’s ecosystems are in danger.  The powerful Infinity Seed has been broken apart… join the Eco-Squad and save planet Earth from total devastation. In a hidden underground greenhouse laboratory known as The Germination Vault, the world’s…

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…

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…

Koalas in Our Backyard

Far South Coast Koala Action Network (FSCKAN) are hosting Koalas in Our Backyard, a free community education day on Yuin Country, Bermagui. This will be a fun and informative day for all ages and abilities, featuring hands-on demonstrations, up-to-date research and unique insights from the field.  Community education is a key component in protecting our…

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…