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, party lollies. liquorice straps or lolly straps for the larger…
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The Winter STEM in the Community Challenge
About the Challenge Fiftysix Creations, with funding from the ACT Government and Inspiring Australia (ACT) Committee ,invites your child or students to participate in the ‘Winter STEM in the Community Challenge’. The Challenge is an interactive, workshop designed to help students aged 8 to 14 years old, explore the world of STEM, creativity and digital…
National Dinosaur Museum Science Week Program
The National Dinosaur Museum is proud to contribute to National Science Week 2021 by hosting a full week of activities and events between 14 – 20 August. Each day there will be a specific topic along with a demonstration or activity, hosted twice daily at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm to accommodate all schedules. Saturday…
Science of Outdoors webinar with SciScouts and Fizzics Education
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…
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…