Student scientists at St Michael’s Lutheran School will explore and uncover some of nature’s mysteries. How can animal tracks reveal the movements and activities of our Australian animals? How many petals do flowers grow and why? Are there mathematical patterns in nature? How big is the solar system? How does the distance from the sun, the…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Penguin District School Science Fair
Students complete a research task / investigation during their dedicated Science lessons through the second half of Term 2 and first weeks of Term 3. This year, the Year 5 and 6 students are joining the Secondary students to make this a cross-campus event. All students from Kinder to Year 12, and their families, will…
Soil Science Spectacular
The Soil Science Spectacular is a one-day science festival designed exclusively for students from Gillen Primary School, Braitling Primary School, and Centralian Middle School. Hosted by the Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) in collaboration with the Westside Community Garden volunteers, the event invites students to uncover the fascinating ecosystems hidden beneath the surface of the…
Minibeast Mayhem! Science Week @ Pakenham Library Session 2 AGES 6-12
What is a minibeast? “Minibeast” is a name often given to small animals that don’t have bones inside their body. Instead, they have an exoskeleton (an outside skeleton). There are many different types of minibeasts and they are all around us; they can be butterflies, bees, wasps, ants, snails, spiders, beetles, centipedes and many, many…
Minibeast Mayhem! Science Week at Pakenham Library Session 1 AGES 3-6
What is a minibeast? “Minibeast” is a name often given to small animals that don’t have bones inside their body. Instead, they have an exoskeleton (an outside skeleton). There are many different types of minibeasts and they are all around us; they can be butterflies, bees, wasps, ants, snails, spiders, beetles, centipedes and many, many…
Future City Builders – Designing our ideal sustainable community
Imagine a city where everything works in harmony with nature – no pollution, no traffic jams, and clean energy powering every home! That’s the challenge Stage 2 and 3 students are taking on in our exciting project, Future City Builders. Students will work in teams to dream up, design, and build their own ‘Ideal Sustainable…
Get Curious – It’s Science Week!
Science Week at Sunbury Primary School will be an immersive, hands-on celebration of STEM that sparks curiosity, creativity and collaboration. Across five days, each year level will explore exciting experiments and challenges tailored to their age, encouraging scientific thinking through inquiry, observation and innovation. Activities include building spaghetti towers, creating Rube Goldberg machines and experimenting…
Eco-explorers Family Science Showdown
The Nearer to Nature South West and Dolphin Discovery Centre are teaming up to bring you an exciting and educational family adventure at the Eco-Explorers: Family Science Showdown! This fun-filled event is packed with thrilling quizzes and challenging trivia, all centred around the wonders of the natural world. Test your knowledge on everything from marine…
Rock Hard! The Geological Cabaret
Strap in for a seismic night where the humour is volcanic, the moves are tectonic, and the cleavage is both geological and generous. This ain’t your school science class – it’s cocktail hour geology with sultry songs, smouldering dance, sharp wit and a shimmer of burlesque. For grown-ups who like their science gneiss and naughty….
Gut Feelings Community Art Project – Caringbah Library
The Gut Feelings Community Art Project promotes connections between science and the everyday. No matter what your skill levels, you can crochet, knit, weave or stitch, while you learn about gut microbiome. Professor Georgina Hold, Gut Health, UNSW Sydney and Director of Research, South Eastern Local Health District will give a short presentation and take…