The humble electron is a pillar of modern technology. They power almost every aspect of daily life, from your toaster to your phone. But these devices use only one quantum property of the electrons: their charge. Today, physicists are harnessing other properties of electrons– such as their “spin” – to advance a new technological revolution….
Topic: Physics
Book an Adventure and Decode the Universe!
What do animal tracks, bubble rainbows, balloon buggies and lava lamps have in common? They’re all part of one epic day of science, storytelling and hands-on discovery! In “Book an Adventure & Decode the Universe,” our whole-school Learning Journey turns every classroom into a lab, linking National Science Week and Book Week through experiments inspired…
Kepnock’s Road to RoboCup CQ Regional Competition Bus Trip
Get ready for robots, teamwork, and serious fun! The Kepnock Robotics Team is hitting the road to compete in the CQ RoboCup – a regional robotics competition where students put their programming and problem-solving skills to the test. On this exciting day, the Kepnock robotics students will travel by bus to join schools from across…
Science Week Activity
Let there be Light!! Engagement with science through the investigation of the properties of light, its components and how it moves through space. The students will have the opportunity, using, consumables and equipment, to explore the nature of light including the colours of white light. We will also link the activity to our planet’s biggest…
Remote and Isolated Children’s Exercise (RICE) STEM Squad – Interactive Online Sessions
Get ready to experiment, explore and have a blast with the RICE STEM Squad! Hey there, curious minds! Are you ready to experience exciting science, mind-blowing experiments and hands-on adventure – all from the comfort of your home? This August the RICE STEM Squad is going LIVE with weekly online STEM sessions created exclusively for RICE Members and…
Meet the Scientists – Celebrating diversity in STEM
Meet the Scientists – Celebrating Diversity in STEM is an inspiring, hands-on experience that puts the spotlight on the brilliant minds behind science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from culturally and racially marginalised communities. Across three engaging days, visitors will have the chance to meet scientists, engineers, and tech experts from diverse backgrounds who are…
Roots Without Soil – My Hydroponics Blueprint and Project
Students will be introduced to the essential requirements for plant survival within a hydroponics system. They will have the opportunity to set up both do-it-yourself (DIY) and commercial (garden tower) hydroponics systems. Students should be able to explain how the watering system functions using a solar-powered pump. Additionally, they will get to plant and conduct…
Kepnock’s Road to RoboCup: CQ Regional Competition Bus Trip
Get ready for robots, teamwork, and serious fun! The Kepnock Robotics Team is hitting the road to compete in the CQ RoboCup – a regional robotics competition where students put their programming and problem-solving skills to the test. On this exciting day, the Kepnock robotics students will travel by bus to join schools from across…
Champion Bay Science Fair
A week of science activities to engage students in STEM. Monday-Friday, Form, recess and lunchtime – to be advertised daily in form announcements, open to all students of the school. Check notices daily for confirmation. Each day, a different staff member will conduct a lunchtime science activity on the green. (note: days may change so…
Bundaberg State High School Science Road Show
Science ambassador students from Bundaberg State High School present a hands-on, interactive science presentation to year 5 students at our feeder primary schools. The goal of the roadshow is to engage primary aged students in the wonders of science and technology. Students will watch scientific experiments and demonstrations done by our ambassadors and explained to…