As part of the travelling National Science Week launch in Queensland, scientists have been invited by Iningai woman Suzanne Thompson, to a tour of a monumental Indigenous art site in remote central western Queensland. Ancient paintings and etchings of megafauna, emu symbols and the traditional Indigenous Seven Sisters story cover the towering cliffs at Turraburra. Estimated…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous Astronomy Evening
At Richmond West Primary School, a vibrant, trilingual, inner-city school on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, we incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait knowledge and perspectives into our curriculum whenever possible. Given this year’s NSW theme is ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ it is appropriate that the fundamental language…
Senses in the Garden – A Living Lab
Our proposed project is to create a vibrant and interactive sensory garden that will serve as a welcoming space for our playgroup, OSHC (Outside School Hours Care) program, and school students. This space will be designed to engage all the senses—sight, touch, sound, and smell—through a mix of textured plants, edible herbs, fragrant flowers, and…
Clarence Town Science Workshop
Our school will be hosting the Dungog Community of Schools (seven schools), at the Village Green. We are working with Local Land Services to run a two day hands-on workshop for both primary and high school students. The workshops will include rangers from the NSW KoalaSmart program, bush food creations with the Awabakal Environmental Education…
Great South Coast Science and Engineering Challenge
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a STEM program run by the University of Newcastle. The challenge will be visiting regional Victoria’s Great South Coast on 11th and 12th August at Deakin University, Warrnambool. We are welcoming 10 schools from across our region which has been fully funded by the Rotary Club of Warrnambool and…
Being in the Now with Spirit Country and Science
A special presentation for Primary School Students. The Gurawul (whale) focused cultural learning experience will be facilitated by Anthony McKnight (Awabakal and Gamilaraay) and Peter Hewitt (Jerrinja-Yuin). Both continue to be guided by their Yuin Cultural lines on the South Coast of NSW. Anthony and Peter have been continuously developing and transforming curriculum within teaching…
Toddler Time (14 months-3 years)
Enjoy fun stories, action songs and rhymes for busy toddlers in this STEM-themed Toddler Time event to celebrate National Science Week. For children aged 14 months to 3 years and their parent or carer. On every Wednesday and Thursday at 10am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one…
Preschool Storytime (3-6 years)
Join us for special storytime sessions all about science to celebrate National Science Week! Join in action rhymes, games and stories. For ages 3 to 6 and their parent or carer. On every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. This event takes place weekly (except during school holidays). Bookings are essential and open one week in advance….
Science Showcase UOW: Live ABC Illawarra radio broadcast from UOW Wollongong Campus
Join the live broadcast of ABC Illawarra from the University of Wollongong for National Science Week. On campus, at the UniBar, ABC Illawarra will broadcast Drive with Lindsay McDougall. Throughout the show, there will be a diverse range of live interviews of UOW academics, professional staff and research students. From biomechanics to biodiversity, caves and…
Biomimicry Mini Expo
Where did the Shinkansen train design originate? The design of the train’s nose was inspired by the beak of the kingfisher bird, which allows it to move through the water (or air) with minimal resistance. Biomimicry means learning from nature to make new technology. For example, suits that let people glide like sugar gliders help…