THE SCIENCE OLYMPICS ARE COMING TO TAQWA SCHOOL! Forget boring textbooks. This Science Week, every student becomes a competitor, and every station is a battle for the title of Science Olympics Champion! Four epic stations. Four epic challenges. Are you ready? BIOLOGY ARENA — Race the clock to extract real DNA from a strawberry, then…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Sowing Science – From seed vaults to schoolyard habitats at Chidlow Primary School
This project will engage primary students in an authentic, hands-on exploration of sustainability, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship through the science of seeds and ecosystems. Inspired by global initiatives such as the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, students will investigate the importance of seed preservation and its role in protecting plant diversity for future generations. They will…
Seeds of Science – Growing Future Scientists at Bonnyrigg High School
Seeds of Science: Growing Future Scientists at Bonnyrigg High School. What starts as a tiny seed can grow into something amazing. The same is true for scientific ideas. During National Science Week 2026, Bonnyrigg High School students will take part in a week of exciting lunchtime STEM challenges designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity and…
Seeds of Curiosity – Growing wonder at Flaxmill School
What happens when curiosity is planted? Amazing discoveries begin to grow! During National Science Week, Flaxmill School P–6 will transform into interactive Curiosity Zones, where every student from Preschool to Year 6 becomes a scientist, engineer, and problem solver. These hands-on learning spaces will encourage students to ask questions, investigate ideas, and discover how STEM…
Mary Valley Small Schools Science Day
Students in years 3 – 6 in the Mary Valley catchment (small schools) are invited to the Annual Mary Valley State College Science Day. A day of science fun, science learning and science friends. Join the Mary Valley team (specialist staff & secondary students) to guide you through a rotation of “hands-on” activities. You even…
Seeds of Science – National Science Week 2026 at Tecoma Primary School
Seeds of Science: Growing Curiosity, Discovery and Big Ideas! What do plants, crystals, pearls and great ideas all have in common? They all start with a seed! During National Science Week 2026, Tecoma Primary School will bring the theme “Seeds of Science” to life through four exciting hands-on STEM sessions that help students explore how…
National Science Week Celebration at Melba Copland Secondary School
Science in Action: A Hands‑On STEM Discovery Week is a secondary-focused program designed to deepen students’ engagement through authentic, inquiry‑based learning experiences. During National Science Week, students in Years 7–9 will participate in a series of investigations and engineering challenges aligned with key strands of the science curriculum, including Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences,…
Innovation Incubator at Prospect High School
The Innovation Incubator will be run during Science week with our Grade 7 and 8 students students. Working in teams, students will identify a real‑world problem faced by society and design a creative, science or technology-based solution. The emphasis is on thinking, testing ideas, collaboration and communication, not just the final product. The Innovation Incubator…
Questacon Engineering is Elementary Workshop – Parkes NSW
Questacon’s Engineering is Elementary team are bringing a FREE STEM professional learning workshop you this August. Explore the mechanical engineering behind windmills and equip yourself with hands-on activities to use in your classroom. In this FREE workshop, you will: Get hands-on with mechanical engineering and activities from the ‘Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills’ unit of work. Develop effective strategies to…
Questacon Engineering is Elementary Workshop – Cowra
Questacon’s Engineering is Elementary team are bringing a FREE STEM professional learning workshop you this September. Explore the mechanical engineering behind windmills and equip yourself with hands-on activities to use in your classroom. In this FREE workshop, you will: Get hands-on with mechanical engineering and activities from the ‘Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills’ unit of work. Develop effective strategies to…