This event will create an area where students can observe the environment around the pond and the plants. Students in Science, Maths, Engineering, Technology and the Environment Club will utilise the space to examine the importance of biodiversity, study species interactions, learn of First Nations plant uses, learn population ecology, and harvest bush foods for…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Glasshouse Christian College P – 12 Science in Action
The GCC Science Ambassadors would like to invite the Primary School Classes from Prep to Year 6 to the annual Science Week demonstrations. The Science Week demonstrations will be held in the Senior Undercover Area on Thursday 15 August Week 5. Seven separate 20 mins sessions will be conducted by the Science Ambassadors up until…
Species Safari: Unlocking the Secrets of Survival
Grab your khakis and get ready for an action-packed safari across National Science Week at Coomera State School! Discover and unlock the secrets of how creatures big and small thrive and survive, and dive into exciting activities that show just how all species are connected. Students are invited to attend an array of activities during…
Lost in Science Trivia Fundraiser
Join the Lost in Science gang for a fun-filled evening of brainy battles at our annual Trivia Fundraiser. Test your knowledge on everything from the mysteries of the cosmos to the wonders of wildlife, while supporting the sharing of science on radio. (Are these question spoilers? You’ll have to come to find out.) Gather a team, flex…
Bates Drive PS Science Week
Science Wek will take place on Monday 12th August. The theme is Species Survival. There will be seven sensory activities set up in the COLA. The sensory activities include: Paint a Koala and place it in it’s habitat. Germ Busting – washing hands and looking at the germs through a microscope. Ocean cleaning – Sorting…
Sea life Sorting and Classification Activity
Discussions occurred regarding what a habitat is and the various sea creatures we find in our local area. The children sorted which animals live on the land and in the sea, and which live on the land and in the sea. the children had to select and name their sea creatures and place them in…
Online Resources – Shaping our Agricultural Future
Jump onto the MeriSTEM Website and find activities and videos for plant cell biology, phylogenetics and the technology and step-by-step analysis of photosynthesis rate of different plants. On Monday the 5th of August the ACR Training Centre for Future Crops Development and MeriSTEM hosted a full day event, giving science students from the ACT and…
Bee Incursion
Come and visit beekeeper Tom. He will visit the classroom for a unique experience as students step into the fascinating world of bees, discovering in a fun way why bees are important to our environment and the food we eat. He will discuss; Native Bees Lifecycle of a honeybee How bees create their delicious honey Pollination…
Science and Storytelling, Technology and Tradition
Discover the Ancient Science of the Land: A One-Day Journey Through Indigenous STEM Step into the world of traditional Indigenous science and technology for a unique, one-day experience at the Wildbark learning centre during National Science Week. Join us at Mulligans Flat, where the critically endangered box gum grassy woodlands set the perfect backdrop for…
Transforming Species Using Genetic Engineering
Science has the power to change the species. Our students will have the opportunity to transform bacterial cells. In this experiment, students will learn about how bacteria can be changed by adding new DNA. They will work with a type of bacteria called E. coli and a small piece of DNA called a plasmid. This…