Quinalow State School Science Week – Discover, Experiment and Explore! Get ready to experiment, explore and discover during Science Week at Quinalow State School! Throughout the week, students will have the chance to take part in a different hands-on science experiment or activity each day. From exciting reactions and surprising changes to testing ideas and…
Topic: Environment and Nature
What’s In My Bag?
What’s in My Bag? Get ready to peek inside a scientist’s bag and be amazed by science! Have you ever wondered what scientists actually take with them when they head out into the field? In this National Science Week event, you’ll meet real scientists working in some of Australia’s most incredible places—from the icy landscapes…
Year 7 Science Week Activity Rotation SG
Year 7 students will take part in an exciting hands-on STEM lesson, rotating through a series of interactive activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity and scientific thinking. Students will investigate helicopter seeds, explore the microscopic world, build and test catapults, create elephant’s toothpaste, and launch bicarb and vinegar film canister rockets. Through these activities, students…
Golden Ticket Event
Throughout National Science Week, students will have the chance to earn a Golden Ticket by spreading the spirit of science and participating in activities throughout the week. Students can wish teachers a happy National Science Week and get involved in a range of fun STEM activities for their opportunity to win a ticket. But what…
Painting Pots
Students will get creative by painting and decorating their own plant pots, bringing their individual designs to life. They will then have the opportunity to plant the seedlings they started earlier in the week, connecting their creative work with the growth and development of their plants. This hands-on activity encourages creativity, care for living things…
Planting Seeds Scavenger Hunt
Students will take part in an exciting scavenger hunt inspired by the National Science Week 2026 theme, “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All.” Working together in teams, students will explore, investigate, solve clues and around the school. The activity encourages curiosity, teamwork and problem-solving while highlighting how scientific knowledge can grow and make a…
Planting Seeds
Students will plant seeds and learn about the process of growing plants. Once the seeds have sprouted and are ready, they will be transferred to our growing agricultural farm, where students can continue to watch and care for them as they grow.
Adaptions of Plants and Animals at SpringDale
This year as part of Science Week, we will be running two free hands-on activity sessions suitable for children of all ages to foster an interest in science. Come along to the SpringDale Hall and join in the fun. Both sessions will commence at 4pm and be run by retired Science Teacher, Mr Steve Bayly….
ClimateWatch Walk – Melbourne Gardens
Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting our plants and wildlife and contribute to climate change research? Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Royal Botanic Gardens. Learn about indicator species of plants and animals and how climate change is affecting their seasonal behaviour. The data…
ClimateWatch Walk – Cranbourne Gardens
Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting our plants and wildlife and contribute to climate change research? Join our ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Learn about indicator species of plants and animals and how climate change is affecting their seasonal behaviour. The…