National Science week will be celebrated via a series of sessions exploring and recognising natural and environmental aspects of science in our lives. From the kitchen pantry to the garden and beyond. See what is and can be in your house, perhaps the yard, down the street, around the corner and in your local region….
Topic: Agriculture
OLSH Sadadeen Veggie Garden
With this year’s National Science Week’s theme being Food: Different by Design, the science department decided that it would be good to start a vegetable garden at school. There were many obstacles to overcome that included where to plant the garden, what materials to use, who would maintain it, and of course the vegetables we…
Follow the Fish
Welcome to Seafood: Different by Design In this ocean-themed series of Q&A sessions for National Science Week, students will have the opportunity to ask scientists and industry experts about where our seafood comes from? Hosted by science communicator, presenter and model Laura Wells, with expert panel guests. Session 2: From Fish to Fillet What does…
Rescheduled: Fungi and Palaeoclimatology at the Haig Park Markets
Note: due to the ACT COVID-19 lockdown, this event has been rescheduled, and will hopefully take place on Sunday 5 September. As part of Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival come to the Haig Park Markets this Sunday for some fantastic science. ANU CHL Palaeoworks Pollen is essential for plant reproduction…
Rescheduled: Native Plant Use and Agriculture at the Fyshwick Markets
Note: due to the ACT COVID-19 lockdown, this event has been rescheduled and will hopefully take place on Sunday 5 September. As part of Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival come to the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets this Sunday for some fantastic science. Dreamtime Connections Dreamtime Connections is an Indigenous business…
Sara Phillips – Best Australian Science Writing 2020
Can fish feel pain? Does it matter if a dingo is different from a dog? Science tackles some unexpected questions. Who better to navigate us through these unprecedented days than Australia’s best science writers? Now in its tenth year, the much-loved Best Australian Science Writing anthology selects the most riveting, poignant and entertaining science stories…
Gippsland Tech School – Online Community Quiz
Looking for something to stimulate your grey matter? Are you ready to take your place as the ultimate trivia champion? Following the success of our inaugural event last year, the Gippsland Tech School will be holding its online Community Quiz again. Why not get your household together and join us for a night of fun,…
Science Week online at Camden Libraries
Things are about to get bubbling, as National Science Week sees over 10 activities on the fun-filled, food themed, online program. This year, Camden Libraries, Camden Council Waste and Camden Council Sustainability have formulated a packed program, to run from Saturday 14 August to Sunday 22 August for national Science Week. Activities that will be…
Pomona ex Machina
Named after the Roman Goddess of Orchards, our school grows fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers throughout our gardens. The Pomona ex Machina project involves working with Matt the Meteorologist and the Monty Compost Company, to optimise food production – using STEM to enhance Pomona’s Orchard. This project will be embedded into our STEM and HASS…
Annesley Junior School – Celebrating Science Week
We will be celebrating National Science Week with hands on experiences for each student of the school, ranging from the Early Learning Centre to Year 7. As students visit the Science space they will be encouraged to explore food in a range of different ways. They will use their senses to examine food, bake bread,…