Get ready to grow your mind and ignite your curiosity as Georges River Libraries sow seeds of wonderment in an exciting lineup of activities in our annual celebration play and explore for National Science Week. Explore the wonders of life on earth with our down-and-dirty lineup of activities; learn how the oldest gardens were cultivated and traditional and contemporary uses…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Science and Engineering Challenge
The Science and Engineering Challenge is a program by run by the University of Newcastle. The program travels the country each year presenting the hands-on challenge to years 5/6 and 9/10 students. The program will be visiting the Southwest of Victoria in mid-August. Over 2 days, up to 512 students on site competing in 8…
Green Thumb Gardening Week Wirrabirra Primary School
Dig In and Grow With Us! Get ready to help create something amazing for our school and community! Our event is all about setting up a new school garden filled with plants, vegetables, bush tucker and worm farms. During the event, students will work together to build garden beds, plant seedlings, spread mulch, and set…
Seeds of Knowledge with Edible Gardens at West Leeming Primary School
Seed Study & Planting: Investigate how native seeds germinate (conditions, soil, water cycles) Edible Garden Setup: Plant bush foods (e.g. warrigal greens, bush tomatoes) Yarning Circle: Guided discussions about land, sustainability, and culture Reflection & Sharing: Students/community document learning (posters, journals, photos)
Seeds of Discovery – Connecting Community Through Science at Nhulunbuy Primary School
Nhulunbuy Primary School is excited to host a Science and Technology Expo, bringing real-world science to life for our students through interactive experiences with local community groups and First Nations scientists. Students will rotate through a range of hands-on activities, including exciting science experiments, robotics challenges, quizzes, and problem-solving tasks designed to spark curiosity and…
Whyalla Stuart’s Spectacular Science Afternoon
Get ready for an exciting evening of curiosity, creativity and scientific discovery as Whyalla Stuart Primary School celebrates Science Week! Students and their families are invited to join us for a hands-on science experience where the whole school becomes a giant science laboratory. Wander through a range of interactive stations designed and run by students…
Planting the Seeds of Science at Sacred Heart College
To celebrate Science Week and this year’s theme, “Seeds of Science,” students will make flower seed bombs from local seeds. These can be taken home and planted, helping grow native plants while reminding us that science ideas grow when we nurture them!
Seeds, Streams and Science – the Trent Creek Living Lab
Seeds, Streams & Science – The Trent Creek Living Lab invites students to explore how ecosystems work and how science grows from curiosity and inquiry, using Trentham’s local waterway (Trent Creek) as a hands-on learning environment. Students in Years 3–6 will take part in a full-day field experience with teachers, families and local Landcare volunteers….
Accrete A Planet and Seed Library – Science show and workshops
Accrete a Planet + Seed Library Following on from HIC’s 2025 investigation of the Earth and its surrounding neighborhood of planets, the students of Holy Innocents will conduct an analogue experiment to grow a new planet for our Solar System … to replace Pluto after it was kicked out. This process will explore the stages…
Advanced Analysis of Stone Tools Tell Ancient Stories
Museums, universities and other institutions have collected many cultural artefacts that belong to Indigenous communities, including stone tools – the research focus of archaeologist and geochemist Dr Michelle Richard. Streaming live from the Parkville campus, discover how the origins of these tools are often mysterious: how old are they and where do they come from,…