Build it and Help Them Come – tulips, stars, sponges and squirts

This topic is especially relevant to our own fabulous Tathra Wharf which is about to undergo a restoration project that will have impacts on the extraordinary marine life that has made the wharf home. Sophie Teede Environmental Manager, Busselton Jetty My experience of rehabilitating soft coral and sponge communities here at the Jetty has been quite…

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, Forensic Science and Science Movies

National Science Week activities at Holy Cross College in Ellenbrook. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream: The students from PP – Year 12 will observe a demonstration for making ice cream with liquid nitrogen and then have a taste of the finished product. Forensic Science: Students in the middle and senior schools will have the opportunity to…

Science in the Pub – the Lighthouse Keeper

For seafaring types, a lighthouse is something that you have to give a wide berth but you’ll want to be up close for this special National Science Week edition of Science in the Pub, featuring our popular blend of science, music by Heath Cullen, food and pub quiz with a fascinating presentation on the life…

BVPS National Science Day

Science demonstrations + STEM Challenge (Create/Test/Reflect) = BVPS National Science Day. Prepare yourself for a jam-packed, inspiring day full of Science! Science demonstrations and a STEM Challenge, use your knowledge, collaborate with your teammates, learn new things – this is the day that you have been waiting for. What is the *STEM Challenge you ask?…

A Day in the Life of an Environmental Scientist

In celebration of National Science Week, Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) has invited environmental scientist Alex Aves to take over our social/Instagram stories. Alex is an Environmental Scientist currently completing her PhD with a focus on microplastics in the air and in remote regions. She has spent time in Antarctica as part of completing a Master…

#theSTEMproblem: Exploring problem-based learning in schools

One of the advantages of a STEM focus over traditional teaching methods is the suitability of problem-based learning (PBL) as a pedagogical approach. PBL provides opportunities for self-directed inquiry, rich potential for the development of 21st-century skills, and deeper understanding of content. To better explore the connection and possibilities of PBL in STEM education, a…

Celebrate Science Week With a Dash of Technology

NSW Government schools – come and join the T4L team as we celebrate National Science Week with an educator battle-off as T4L techsperts are challenged to link the Science Week theme into an activity you can do in your classroom tomorrow. Glass…more than meets the eye meets tech as T4L educators pitch their classroom edtech…

Science on the Street – CANCELLED

*Please note that this session has been cancelled* Where is the science in our city? You might be surprised at how many significant scientific sites we have in Adelaide. Join the MOD. team and a local SA scientist as they venture through the heart of Adelaide to discover the science behind the city. This tour will…

Soil Science Workshops

We are running 2 Science of Soil events. The children’s session will explore soil properties and what lives in soil. They will experiment with water saturation, pH, and the biological community of soil. The adult session will explore worm farming and composting practices. They will explore the components of soil mixing, the biological community of…

Walking Stony Creek

Come along to Cruikshank Park and hear about the role Stony Creek as habitat for the birds, frogs, fish, and macro-invertebrates, and join us for a walk around Stony Creek Backwash mangroves and saltmarsh providing habitat for waterbirds. Refreshments provided.