What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? This National Science Week, discover the answers to these questions (and more) at the Indigenous Science Experience at the Redfern Community Centre….
Topic: Environment and Nature
Growing conservation through innovation at Sydney Zoo
Step into a world where science, innovation and wildlife collide at Sydney Zoo’s Conservation Through Innovation, a dynamic, multi‑day National Science Week experience designed for families, students and curious minds of all ages. Begin your adventure on the Discovery Trail, a self‑guided journey highlighting twelve threatened species from cassowaries to cheetahs and the real conservation…
Making an Indigenous Garden
Two power points were made for students to decode understanding of the benefits of native or indigenous plants. The budget was taken gratefully by PRC’s leadership team and I was not informed about what it was spent on. I asked maintenance for some more hardenbergia’s but never got an email back. There was also a…
TCPS nature play
TCPS invites students to explore the patterns of nature through open ended exploration. Discover the wonders of ice sculptures, marvel at the bug finder’s inhabitants, create a masterpiece with the loose parts and create a water path.
The Pollinator Code – Decoding nature’s language
We will mark Science Week 2025 by exploring nature’s hidden language, learning how plants and pollinators—like bees, butterflies, and birds—work together and how we can help protect them. The day will begin with an Acknowledgement of Country, led by our Bundjalung students, reminding us that Aboriginal people have cared for this land for thousands of…
Science works and loads of learning fun
Here at Edspace this term we are investigating all forms of science with our upcoming excursion to Melbourne science works. We will have the opportunity to explore a big range of scientific fields. With exhibits, activities and exploration of 3 whole floors of scientific discovery. Our feature activity will be a live demonstration and interactive…
Patterns Everywhere!
Have you ever noticed how the world is full of patterns? From the spirals in a seashell, to twinkling stars in the night sky, to the bubbles that float up when you blow through a straw patterns are everywhere! This year, our school celebrated National Science Week 2025 with the theme “Decoding Patterns in the…
Casino West Science Fair Spectacular
The Science Fair Spectacular is a great way to celebrate National Science Week. The hall being decorated with plenty of hands on displays for students to enjoy. Student projects on display. A creative and innovative corner for students to make their own inventions. Classes to take it in turns to come and engage in different…
Terrarium Workshop
As part of National Science Week, students in Years 3–5 will have the chance to dive into the fascinating world of ecosystems by building their very own terrariums. In this hands-on workshop, students will: Layer soil, rocks, and plants to create a living mini-environment in a jar Learn how ecosystems work in a fun, interactive…
Small Schools Science Day
Small Schools Science Day at Mallawa Public School, Friday 15th August 2025 10:00 am 10:15 Arrive Assemble on the concrete outside two two-story building. Rosie and Stage 3 will welcome and run through the day’s plan. Emergency assembly area = Tennis Court First Aid is located in the office WHS and safety procedures, toilet, hard…