Join presenters from the University of Newcastle’s SMART Program as they demonstrate the steps for their favourite kitchen chemistry experiments to celebrate National Science Week. Tune in (online via Zoom webinar) from the classroom or at home. Materials used are simple, low-cost, and available from the supermarket (or in the kitchen cupboard). A material’s list…
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Special Storytime
Come along and enjoy a Science Week Storytime. Using George the Farmer’s video ‘Apples’ and book ‘Hailstorm Heroes’, we will learn about growing, processing and storing apples to enjoy all year-round. Tuesday 17 August 10:30am to 11:00am Suited to under 5 year olds.
Where in the World is My Lunch From?
What food is in your lunchbox? Where does the food come from? Why is it important to eat locally? Children will play a game and participate in an activity exploring local, international and Australian foods. Tuesday 17 August 1:00pm to 2:00pm Suited to Reception to Year 3.
Don’t Waste it, Recreate it
Discover how to turn food waste into skin products that you can use for yourself or someone at home. Suited to Year 7 and over. Wednesday 18 August School session: 10:00am – 10:45am Public session: 4.00pm – 4:45pm
Bee Hotels: Why Bees Deserve 5-starAccommodation
An introduction to the importance of bees, the challenges facing bees and how we can assist in future sustainability of bees. BYO ceramic mug per student to make and take home their own ‘Bee Hotel’. Thursday 19 August Session 1: 10:00am – 10:45am Session 2: 1:00pm – 1:45pm Special guest is a local beekeeper. Suited…
7 Decades in 7 Days – Virtual Friday Night Drinks and some 70s fun!
The Australian Museum and the Science Teachers Association NSW have teamed up to bring you Virtual Friday Nights Drinks and some 70s Fun! as part of 7 Decades in 7 Days, a week-long celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW in and around National Science Week. Pull on your best…
St Mary’s Science Expo
Our Science Expo will run by our Year 5-6 student cohort and focus on the chemical sciences. Students will explore chemical reactions of everyday materials and present these in hands on demonstrations and experiments for our younger students in Years T-4. The expo will run for approximately two hours and parents will also be invited…
Mix-O-Rama
Our Stage 2’s Mix-O-Rama afternoon will not only tickle your taste buds but also tantalize your eyes. The afternoon will involve hands-on rotational activities where students have the opportunity to make ice-cream in a bag, fizzing sherbet and Berocca Lava Lamps. All activities will elicit students’ interest and curiosity in the way food items can…
The Fuzzy Logic Science Show National Science Week Special- From tectonic plates to dinner plates
Canberra’s beloved Fuzzy Logic Science Show is celebrating National Science Week with some geoscience greats on Sunday 15 August at 11am as they explore links between geoscience and food production. As you enjoy a late breakfast, tune in to 2XX 98.3fm to hear from not one, not two, but three special guests from Geoscience Australia….
7 Decades in 7 Days – Science in the House
2021 is the 70th Anniversary of the Science Teachers Association for NSW and we will be celebrating the scientific and educational advancements that have taken place across the last 70 years during 7 Decades in 7 Days in and around National Science Week in a Virtual 7 Decades in 7 Days world. 70 years is…