Our whole-school Pre School – Year 6 Power-Up Science Fair will be held over 2 days. Teachers & students will rotate through engaging, experimentational, informational and hands-on stations exploring various science areas. Stations will include: animal husbandry agriculture in our school farm produce sweetness testing & tasting solar energy solar powered devices rubber band energy…
Topic: Agriculture
Soapbox Science Melbourne
Soapbox Science Melbourne is back for 2023. As part of National Science Week with the theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries, Soapbox Science is back this year and our team is super excited to invite you to our event on Friday 18 August at 2-5pm. Check out the event recap from 2022. Organized by STEM…
World Science Festival Queensland Ipswich Open Day
World Science Festival Queensland is returning to Ipswich this August. Come join the celebration as The Workshops Rail Museum once again becomes a STEM playground with immersive and family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy. Explore a transport wonderland for hands-on science fun – launch a rocket, step into a new world with Professor Tech’s virtual…
Science of Nature Community Open Day
Discover how organic farms work with nature to grow good food. Explore the web of life at Sydney City Farm. Learn about urban ecology with free activities for all ages. Biodiversity experts will introduce you to local wildlife and demonstrate how to support biodiversity in the city. Aboriginal educators will share cultural knowledge of native…
Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp
Join a seasonal walk through the National Museum’s Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden, a living museum of First Nations food and medicine plants from across Australia. Enjoy the sights and scents of the season as Adam Shipp (Wiradjuri) of Yurbay Consultancies shares his passion for native plants. Each tour finishes with the opportunity to sample…
Social Animals Party for National Science Week
There will be late night exhibition viewing of our latest exhibition DARK MATTERS, some naughty zebras from Born In A Taxi, wild decorations, live music, food, drinks and a toast to celebrate being together again. If you work for a Victoria-based university, institute, museum, garden, zoo, or for STEM industries & government agencies, this is…
Composting and Worm Farming Workshop – Sustainability in the Dilly
Facilitated by Wollondilly’s Environmental Services Team, learn how to turn your trash into food for your garden by starting your own compost bin or worm farm. All participants can take home a free worm farm or compost bin. Bookings are required. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National…
Future of Agriculture
Students from Foundation to Year 6 will be planting seeds to grow on our school grounds, where they will then being using technology to collect data about our schools environment. Using the BBC Micro:Bit (V2) and the Climate Action Kit Expansions, students will work together to explore sustainable agriculture. Using both digital technology and biological…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive, mobile science exhibition in Australia. It helps to build our community’s awareness of the scope and importance of science and technology in our everyday lives, celebrating South Australia’s successes and inspiring future generations of science and technology professionals. Science Alive! was launched in 2006 by the SA Coordinating…
Sydney Science Trail Community Day at the Australian Museum
The Sydney Science Trail is back this National Science Week. Join us for a family-friendly science festival at the Australian Museum. See surprising science demonstrations, hear about climate change solutions from Dr Karl, expand your understanding of First Nations tools and technologies and get your giggle on with silly science. Explore the famous Sydney Science…