The KSPS Science Extravaganza is an event that brings the Katherine South Primary School community together. The event takes place in the afternoon from 4pm-6pm. The extravaganza focusses on STEAM education with teachers and other community groups such as National Parks and Wildlife, Landcare and health organisations leading various activities. There are wide range of…
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scienceXart: food for thought competition
Do you like food? Do you like science? Do you like art? The scienceXart: food for thought competition designed to help primary school students to think creatively about the science in our everyday lives. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs for the winners. The competition challenges students to think about how food powers…
Marsden SHS Science Trivia Quiz
The Marsden SHS Science Trivia Quiz will be running during the week where our junior students will get to battle for the title of Marsden Science Trivia Master and win some prizes. Teams of four junior students are able to enter Stage 1 in a Kahoot science trivia quiz after which the top two teams…
Café Lab – Ocean of Opportunities
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is a national leader in marine and maritime research. To celebrate National Science Week, the AMC is delighted to provide the Tasmanian community the opportunity to meet some of their pioneering researchers and emerging young PhD students. AMCs diversity and areas of expertise create a unique environment for research reflected…
Cool Desserts!
Participants will be introduced to the world of polymers by making edible liquid filled pearls that will be used to create a drink or dessert. In another room younger participants will learn how to make a quick ice-cream that they can then add a range of fruit purees for flavouring.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Science Fair
Our Lady Queen of Peace will be showcasing student design and production tasks to parents and friends. Students have worked throughout the term to produce products such a housing options for bees and chickens, lunch boxes using specific materials and for purposes and other design items.
BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia
We are proud to present the second BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia event. Last year’s event was a huge success and was loved by all parents and children alike. This is a great opportunity to instil love of science in young students. Registration is essential. You can also visit our Facebook page or website for further…
Brewing – Ginger Beer
As part of National Science Week we will engage students in learning about the intrinsic role science has in food preparation. Students can participate in making Ginger Beer in their discovery about microorganisms and the fermentation process. We plan to engage the whole college in this learning, providing a range of activities from Prep all…
Two Way Science Day @ Shep
A whole school two-way Science Day where students rotate between different traditional technology and STEM activities throughout the day. Activities will involve community stakeholders including Marthakal Gumurr Rangers; Miwatj Health Clinic; and Yalu Aboriginal Corporation to provide culturally responsive two-way science experiences for our students. As traditional dyes are being prepared in one area of…
An Eggcellent Container
The year is 3021. Food shortages are rampant in the city. Students will role play as product design engineers who have been tasked with designing a food transport system that is able to transport food safely from one country to another. They will need to consider: temperature control ease of transport availability of materials protection…