Inquiry Question: What living things can we identify and observe in the school? We are learning to use our senses to observe and identify living things in their natural environment. Success Criteria: I can make an observation using my senses I can represent observations and identify patterns I can share my observations with others I can…
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The plight of the Western Swamp Tortoise
Our school has researched The Western Swamp Tortoise habitat, diet and predators. We are creating dioramas based on our knowledge of the tortoises wetland habitat. The dioramas will be created out of natural materials, sticks and leaves, thick card, various coloured paper and paint. Students participating in the integrated Visual Art and Science Program will…
Orelia Primary School Science Week
National Science Week will be held in Orelia Primary School in Week 7 of this term (TERM 3). The school theme for National Science Week in 2024 is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species…
Gwynne Park Primary School Science Day
“GET ME OUT OF HERE!” – Students from Stem Club and Green Team faced off against each other in a series of 3 challenges that explores some of the critical challenges impacting Earth’s human, animal and plant habitation. Points were given (gold stars) for the winning team. Before each challenge, Year 6s who were commentators…
STEM at SERC
STEM @ SERC – National Science Week Family Fun is coming to STEM Education Research Centre (SERC). Join us for STEMFest@SERC, an engaging and educational festival designed for young minds aged 3-8! This interactive event will spark curiosity and introduce your children to exciting STEM concepts through hands-on activities. Children aged 3-8 will explore…
The Sound of Symmetry
Mathematics and music come together in a live performance by the contemporary group Topology, with music created by composer Robert Davidson. Woven into a truly unique presentation, mathematician Artem Pulemotov will guide you through the principles of symmetry central to modern mathematics and physics, while musicologist Denis Collins explains how symmetry is represented in musical…
BrisScience – Adventures in exotic animal medicine
From avian orthodontics, lizard C-sections and parrot prostheses, Professor Bob “Dr Budgerigar” Doneley has seen it all. During his four decades in the profession, veterinary medicine has advanced at an incredible pace, and no field has advanced as fast as avian and exotic pet medicine. Join us at our next BrisScience to hear about Bob’s…
Queensland Library and Museum Competition – Win a Gold Book Pack!
We love libraries! And to celebrate the wonderful things they do during National Science Week we are giving Gold book packs from Melbourne University Press to the first 10 to register an event for their community. What you need to do: 1. Create a community event at your library for National Science Week (you might…
Hands-On Science Week: Inspiring Curiosity in Online Education
The purpose of Hands-On Science Week: Inspiring Curiosity in Online Education is to provide online students with an engaging and interactive learning experience through the exploration of science. With this kit, students will have the opportunity to perform amazing experiments using everyday materials. The kit is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for…
HEDY! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, is a 90-minute, one-woman live show celebrating the unexpected scientific genius of Hedy Lamarr, Viennese-born Hollywood film star of the 1930s-1950s. Known as The Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Lamarr spent her spare time in Hollywood inventing a Secret Communication System with composer George Antheil. Also…