Is your Scout or Guide unit planning any Science Week activities in August? Have you heard about the Science of Outdoors activity instructions and videos, that were made by Scouts for Scouts: bit.ly/3iFvGsX? Activities include: make a simple compass learn some campfire chemistry and build a Da Vinci bridge. SciScouts and Fizzics Education will also be presenting a Science…
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Master Scientist
Master scientist is a scientific focus based on the importance of scientific method and relating the process of scientific method to that of following the method of a recipe by introducing the whole school to a variety of science and engineering tasks based on the concept of kitchen physics. Each year group will compete with…
Building Hands-on Ecosystems
The theme for our school will be “Building Hands on Ecosystems.” We will have an exhibition run by older students who will set up interactive stations around the school that demonstrate the benefits of sustainable eco-system and aquaculture. We hope to launch a pond ecosystem that will be filled with native fish, water plants, snails…
Growing Food in Space
How do you grow food in space? Join Dr Brad Tucker and a panel of experts as they discuss the practical aspects and challenges of living (and eating) in space. The panel will highlight the research being done on improving nutrition for astronauts and future space travellers, and how this research relates to everyday life…
Future Food Perspectives: Food Security, Nutrition, and Culture – A Panel Discussion
Feeling peckish? Join us for an expert panel discussion about the future of food. What comes to mind when you think about the future of food? Big picture issues like how to use science to ensure food security for a growing population? How nutritious the food we eat is and how that impacts human health…
Deakin University – Edible Lolly DNA
Learn how DNA makes individuals unique and contributes to the different traits we express. Have fun creating a visual representation using lollies! For this workshop you will need: -Toothpicks -Four different colours of the same lolly for the shorter strands. For example: marshmallows, gummy bears, Allen’s lollies. -Liquorice straps or lolly straps for the larger…
Deakin University – Edible Lolly DNA
Learn how DNA makes individuals unique and contributes to the different traits we express. Have fun creating a visual representation using lollies! For this workshop you will need: -Toothpicks -Four different colours of the same lolly for the shorter strands. For example: marshmallows, gummy bears, Allen’s lollies. -Liquorice straps or lolly straps for the larger…
Our Sun & Spectra Exhbition Launch
Our Sun a special National Science Week Event on 28 August 2.00-3.00pm: Safe solar viewing at the telescopes using projection, hydrogen alpha filter and radio children’s activities. 3.00-3.30pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm -4.00pm Our Sun by Dr Russell Cockman Russell is the Astronomical Society of Victoria Solar Section Director. Spectra Launch for National Science Week The historical…
How to Build Your Own Solar Power Bank Workshop
Charge your electronic devices on the go, using a power banks you made yourself. In this workshop participants will learn about the basic electronics behind a power bank and how it all works together. A large portion of the workshop is to finally build your own power bank. The participants will learn how to use…
Bli Bli SS Collaborates
National Science Week at Bli Bli SS will focus on collaboration. 2020 has shown us that when scientists collaborate, big things happen. From little things big things grow – students will collaborate as a class to enter our sunflower growing competition. Throughout the week, each class will conduct a chemical reaction experiment, focusing on collecting…