Discover the Ancient Science of the Land: A One-Day Journey Through Indigenous STEM Step into the world of traditional Indigenous science and technology for a unique, one-day experience at the Wildbark learning centre during National Science Week. Join us at Mulligans Flat, where the critically endangered box gum grassy woodlands set the perfect backdrop for…
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Transforming Species Using Genetic Engineering
Science has the power to change the species. Our students will have the opportunity to transform bacterial cells. In this experiment, students will learn about how bacteria can be changed by adding new DNA. They will work with a type of bacteria called E. coli and a small piece of DNA called a plasmid. This…
3D Design Workshop
Join our 3D Design and Printing Adventure! Learn basics of designing 3D models. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and make your own unique creations to take home. Whether you’re a tech whiz or just curious, this workshop is the perfect place to explore, create, and have a blast. Don’t miss out on this amazing…
Class visit to the CSIRO Pyrotron
CSIRO’s STEM Together and Environment teams will host a local high school class to tour the National Bushfire Behaviour Research Laboratory at Black Mountain.
Nhill Lake Field Study
Field Study by 5/6 class of their local water place – Nhill Lake
Careers with STEM – Indigenous edition launch
On 8 August, on the eve of National Science Week, ~50 students from CSIRO’s Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy and Deadly in Generation STEM programs went to Google HQ in Sydney for student workshops, a STEM careers panel, yarning circle and magazine launch of Careers with STEM Indigenous Edition, which was sponsored by CSIRO and…
Super STEM Challenge Exhibition Afternoon
Our Super STEM Challenge has involved each of our 17 classes. They received a design brief based on the Olympic Games. Each class then built a model of a game (with moving parts for years 3 to 6) and wrote a blurb/ poster to explain what their model is and facts about their game from…
Accoustics and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Milkwood Students are working with Indigenous Traditional Owner Les Huddleston to study optics and acoustics through Indigenous Knowledge Systems. This project involves students studying and building traditional instruments didgeridoos and clapsticks, to understand the science of acoustics in these ceremonial instruments. Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in areas of Optics and Accoustics, students will take…
Fun with Bubbles
Students at St Anthony’s will be challenged to be the best bubble blower ever! Students will work across multi-age classes to undertake the challenge. The challenges include: Bubble size, Bubble numbers, Bubble shape and of course Bubble games! First students will make bubble wands using pipe cleaners, and use water and dish soap to make…
What Can Dinosaurs Teach Us About Species Survival?
Get ready to explore the awesome world of dinosaurs. In this session, we’ll explore Australian dinosaurs and how fast changes in nature affect animals. We’ll learn why it’s important for creatures to adapt to survive. Plus, we’ll see what dinosaurs can teach us about making it through tough times using real fossils. Come along for…