The Festival of Bright Ideas (FOBI) sparks curious and creative minds to learn more about science and the world around them. At Tasmania’s premier National Science Week event, you can meet scientists and explore hands-on science activities. Join us to celebrate Tasmanian science and scientists! FOBI provides a family-friendly experience for Tasmanians. STEM skills will…
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The Fishy Carnival
There will be 3 fun, carnival games teaching 12 Year 4 students about marine conservation, covering topics such as: ocean noise pollution, bycatch and no take species in QLD. The student groups will compete against each other in magnetic fishing, the headphone whisper challenge and ‘scoop the fish’. The winning group will get first pick…
Learning about survival
We are a Preschool, and part of our goal is to ignite a passion about all things science. About thinking, curiosity, observation, experimentation and hypothesising. Our event will extend over a period of 2 weeks. We will, in as many ways as possible, include questioning and discussion about the survival of our species. We will…
Shalom College Science Week
We hosted Science week activities with Year 4 -6 primary students from the three catholic primary schools. These activitites were run by our Year 11 /12 Science Students, overseen by science teachers. The primary students circulate through 8 stations were they preform an experiment and learn about the science behind it. Activities were relevant to…
Backyard Biodiversity Hunt
Inquiry Question: What living things can we identify and observe in the school? We are learning to use our senses to observe and identify living things in their natural environment. Success Criteria: I can make an observation using my senses I can represent observations and identify patterns I can share my observations with others I can…
The plight of the Western Swamp Tortoise
Our school has researched The Western Swamp Tortoise habitat, diet and predators. We are creating dioramas based on our knowledge of the tortoises wetland habitat. The dioramas will be created out of natural materials, sticks and leaves, thick card, various coloured paper and paint. Students participating in the integrated Visual Art and Science Program will…
Orelia Primary School Science Week
National Science Week will be held in Orelia Primary School in Week 7 of this term (TERM 3). The school theme for National Science Week in 2024 is Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species…
Gwynne Park Primary School Science Day
“GET ME OUT OF HERE!” – Students from Stem Club and Green Team faced off against each other in a series of 3 challenges that explores some of the critical challenges impacting Earth’s human, animal and plant habitation. Points were given (gold stars) for the winning team. Before each challenge, Year 6s who were commentators…
STEM at SERC
STEM @ SERC – National Science Week Family Fun is coming to STEM Education Research Centre (SERC). Join us for STEMFest@SERC, an engaging and educational festival designed for young minds aged 3-8! This interactive event will spark curiosity and introduce your children to exciting STEM concepts through hands-on activities. Children aged 3-8 will explore…
The Sound of Symmetry
Mathematics and music come together in a live performance by the contemporary group Topology, with music created by composer Robert Davidson. Woven into a truly unique presentation, mathematician Artem Pulemotov will guide you through the principles of symmetry central to modern mathematics and physics, while musicologist Denis Collins explains how symmetry is represented in musical…