Power is the pulse of the world. And there are lots of exciting jobs available in the Australian electricity sector that give you a chance to use your interest in STEM subjects and help our communities use more sustainable energy sources. Want to know more? As part of National Science Week we are hosting a…
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Sugary Drinks
Who has a sweet tooth? Participants can create a visual representation of the amount of sugar they consume depending on the drink. Some have more than others. Is there a difference in cordial such as red versus green? With the trend of energy drinks as well, how much sugar is actually in them?
Instant Ice-cream
Who doesn’t like ice-cream? Ice-cream is good for all occasions – happy times, sad times, hot days, cold days or even a late-night snack (just remember to brush your teeth before bed) Does ice-cream take long to make? Do you sometimes want ice-cream but do not have any in the freezer? With the right materials…
Honeycomb
The amazing facts behind the formation of honeycomb? Why are there holes? This experiment allows participants to visually see the chemistry of how honeycomb is made and they also get a treat afterwards.
Edible Butterflies
Butterflies are very beautiful and fragile creatures. As Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory describes it, they are airborne worms. How do butterflies become butterflies? This event provides a visual representation of the lifecycle of a butterfly using edible food.
Preserving Fruit
How can fruit be kept for a longer duration of time? Fruit is a food that does not last very long. It ripens at a fast rate. Food industries have sought ways to keep fruit longer. be it for earning a profit (more fruit on the market and minimalise loss) or to ensure food that arrives…
Beenleigh SHS Science Week
Students will be invited down into the Science Block each day of the week to complete a different set of activities each day related to food and sustainability – tied in heavily with the school’s farm. Monday: beeswax wraps Tuesday: making butter and yoghurt Wednesday: bush tucker lunch Thursday: farm food to lunch Friday: present…
STEAMFest
STEAMFest is a festival of science based around the theme Food: Different by Design to promote interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths. The event will bring together students, teachers and academics to acknowledge outstanding achievement for STEAM students in the Moreton Bay Region. Students from primary and secondary schools will…
Year 6 Arduino Controlling Light Lessons at Meridan State College
In this sequence of lessons, students will investigate how electrical energy can control light (circuitry) as they work in pairs to code their flashing lights to a piece of music. The learning focuses on growth mindset and perseverance and is linked to the curriculum in Science, Digital Technologies and Design and Technologies.The Year 6 lessons…
Year 6 Arduino Controlling Light Lessons at Hercules Road State School
In this sequence of lessons, students will investigate how electrical energy can control light (circuitry) as they work in pairs to code their flashing lights to a piece of music. The learning focuses on growth mindset and perseverance and is linked to the curriculum in Science, Digital Technologies and Design and Technologies The Year 6…