The National Science Week theme of Glass: more than meets the eye has inspired us to deliver a series of activities on Country that support our students to learn about local fauna that are often cryptic, nocturnal or just plain shy. The local Gumurr Marthakal Rangers will support daily field trips for classes across the…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
National Science Week in Murchison Shire
The Shire of Murchison is excited to be hosting a National Science Week event for the first time at its beautiful Oasis Settlement. Scitech will be here showcasing their Solar System Workshop which will run continuously for 5 hours, followed by a show for the general public. The Shire has worked collaboratively with members of…
Aboriginal Ranger STEM virtual excursion into published books – Crocodile monitoring
A recording of the live event of Kakadu National Park and DEMED Rangers from the NT presenting 25 mins each on how and why they harvest crocodile eggs. Rangers discuss the ‘How, What, Why’ of scientific inquiry and demonstrate: data collection and analysis; conservation strategies; and ask what can we do? Opportunity for teachers to…
Aboriginal Ranger STEM virtual excursion into published books – Turtle monitoring
Recording of a live event: Aboriginal Rangers from 80 Mile Beach in the Kimberley, WA, and Cape York in Queensland discuss their turtle monitoring program. See footage of digging up the nests and counting the hatchlings’ success. See how the Rangers use technology to document data and how & why this data is analysed. Rangers…
Marine Science Club – Primary
The team at the Marine Discovery Centre will provide both indoor and outdoor setting for children of primary school age to engage in interactive learning experiences while empowering them to actively protect South Australia’s iconic coastal and marine environments. The activities that the children will be participating in include but are not limited to: Marine…
Marine Science Club – High School
This afternoon for high school students will be hosted by Dr Zoe Doubleday and Dr Samantha Monroe. Have you ever thought about becoming a marine biologist? Or have you ever wanted to know what a marine biologist actually does? Zoe and Samantha will talk about what it’s like working as a marine biologist and how…
Marine Science Club – Kindy & Junior Primary
For National Science Week. Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for an afternoon of interactive fun, marine-based learning and recycled craft activities. Making craft turtles that children get to take home with them Hands-on ocean habitat learning about rock pools, temperate oceans and polar oceans Learning how to feed the sea creatures Looking…
Mowbray Heights Primary School Biennial Science Fair
Every two years our two large meeting halls are transformed into a Science Fair extravaganza. Staff, both teaching and support, provide a hands on activity table which is accessed throughout a day by our 550 students. The overall theme for the event is about glass, but the tables do not have to reflect this. We…
Northern Support School Science Show
Student Leaders from our K-12 Special Education facility will be creating an action-packed science show to engage learners across the grades and build enthusiasm for STEM. They will be exploring biological, earth, space, physical & chemical sciences and demonstrating what scientific inquiry looks like for our diverse range of learners. In addition to filming a…
Festival of Bright Ideas 2022
FOBI is Tasmania’s largest public STEM event with more than 40 hands-on activities and workshops under one roof. There is also a mainstage program featuring some of Australia’s favourite science performers. Check out our website for all the details. Tickets are available online. There are 3 sessions available to attend at 9:00 am, 11:30 am…