Rescheduled after the COVID lockdown. Milkwood Steiner School students are deep in their learning about the Night Sky. An important part of this STEM learning comes from the traditional knowledge of Larrakia and other Aboriginal elders. We are in the final stages of preparing our artwork, which incorporates two important Dreaming stories. A painting by…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Rescheduled: Model Aquaponics
Rescheduled due to the COVID lockdown. Our students will be learning about one method of creating a sustainable food source through the use of aquaponics. In the weeks prior to National Science Week, students will be researching aquaponic systems, plant and fish needs as well as suitable materials. They will create design options and then…
Diversity is the Bee’s Knees
Update: This event will now take place online. Please tell all your LGBTIQA+ friends here and interstate about “Diversity is the Bees Knees” so they can also sign up for access to the online activities. Thanks for your understanding and support. Bee kind to yourselves. This event introduces LGBTIQA+ students to the amazing ways in…
Sustainability With a Taste of Honey
As part of National Science Week, the Pop Up Neighbourhood House @ Docklands will be working with Melbourne City Rooftop Honey to provide students of Docklands Primary School with a series of presentations and activities on sustainability science at the District Docklands Community Garden. During sessions, students will learn about: Composting, worm farms, and how…
Rescheduled: Coomalie Science Week
Rescheduled after the COVID lockdown. Come along and see what your local is achieving when it comes to greening and cleaning your Shire. Also check what all the government departments are doing to combat: invasive weed species, invasive pests and Gamba grass. Just to name a few.
Science Extravaganza
Balaklava High Year 9 students have organised a science fiesta for Year 6/7 from our four feeder primary schools. These students will be attending our high school next year so it is a great transition opportunity. Year 9s have prepared 18 different activities for the 120 Year 6/7 students to enjoy ranging from eggs hatching…
Postponed: Go, Grow and Glow!
Postponed due to the COVID lockdown. Go, Grow and Glow! is our National Science Week program that will explore the concept of paddock to plate in an interactive play-based environment. The week will involve stories, activities, songs and intentional teaching times focused on helping our 3 – 4 year old playschoolers to explore how foods…
Scinema Under the Stars
Scinema Under the Stars will be a public screening of the winners of the Scinema International Science Film Festival on the school oval, combined with an astronomy evening presented by the Top End Star Gazers. The Darwin Solar Cinema will screen the short films on their inflatable screen and the 11 inch tracking telescopes will…
Backyard Wildlife Habitat for Native Bees and Other Critters
Native bees are threatened by habitat loss and competition from European honeybees. There is also a diversity of species that most people are unaware of, and with the right resources, you can attract them to your garden too. This workshop is designed to educate anyone who is interested in learning more about our local native…
Science in Government
Science in Government is a podcast series from Victoria’s Lead Scientist Dr Amanda Caples and EPA Victoria’s Chief Environmental Scientist Professor Mark Taylor, launched to coincide with National Science Week. Showcasing the wide range of options open to scientists working in the Victorian Government, this podcast profiles ten professionals in different fields. From a remote…