The microbiome-gut-brain axis: What is it and how can it affect our mental health? Bacteria and viruses have a bad reputation, especially in these times of a global pandemic. But not all bugs are bad for us. In fact, some of them actually help us to digest food and keep our bodies healthy. Recently, scientists…
Topic: Health and Medical
Care For Country: A children’s recipe book
Care for Country is a compilation of recipes prepared and tested by children from Pottsville Community Preschool. Children have been caring for country planting bush tucker over the past couple of years and are now harvesting the goods. During National Science Week children will cook, text, and invite families and community members to try their…
Miltaburra Area School Science Demonstration
Magic cub demonstration, dry ice and the Big Watermelon Experiment.
Roaming Investigations
The students and staff at Sacred Heart will be investigating, experimenting and getting down and dirty in STEM. Between recess and lunch, the students will be split into upper and lower primary groups (around 19 students per group). Groups are a mix of students from different classes and grades. The groups will rotate between 5…
A Glimpse into WEHI Life
A Glimpse into WEHI Student Life presented by the WEHI Student Association (WESA) About this event What is it really like to be a student at WEHI? As part of the University of Melbourne’s Science Festival 2021, the WEHI Student Association (WESA) are hosting a virtual event on Thursday 19 August 2021, 4:30pm – 6pm….
Katherine South Primary School Science Extravaganza
The KSPS Science Extravaganza is an event that brings the Katherine South Primary School community together. The event takes place in the afternoon from 4pm-6pm. The extravaganza focusses on STEAM education with teachers and other community groups such as National Parks and Wildlife, Landcare and health organisations leading various activities. There are wide range of…
scienceXart: food for thought competition
Do you like food? Do you like science? Do you like art? The scienceXart: food for thought competition designed to help primary school students to think creatively about the science in our everyday lives. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs for the winners. The competition challenges students to think about how food powers…
Our Lady Queen of Peace Science Fair
Our Lady Queen of Peace will be showcasing student design and production tasks to parents and friends. Students have worked throughout the term to produce products such a housing options for bees and chickens, lunch boxes using specific materials and for purposes and other design items.
BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia
We are proud to present the second BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia event. Last year’s event was a huge success and was loved by all parents and children alike. This is a great opportunity to instil love of science in young students. Registration is essential. You can also visit our Facebook page or website for further…
Two Way Science Day @ Shep
A whole school two-way Science Day where students rotate between different traditional technology and STEM activities throughout the day. Activities will involve community stakeholders including Marthakal Gumurr Rangers; Miwatj Health Clinic; and Yalu Aboriginal Corporation to provide culturally responsive two-way science experiences for our students. As traditional dyes are being prepared in one area of…