This year’s annual National Science Week at the Cathedral (St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Melbourne) will feature the revolutionary work of Australian missionary agronomist Tony Rinaudo. Millions of hectares of Africa have been regenerated through Tony’s work, which now promises to be a significant part of the solution to climate change. Register now online. Contact…
Topic: Agriculture
Flora and the Baron
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller – eccentric outsider, global scientific powerhouse and the Botanic Gardens’ first director – has a tale to tell. Banished from his beloved Gardens for the last twenty years of his life in self-imposed exile, he re-enters the Gardens as a ghost, revelling in his scientific legacy and the powerful beauty of…
Bush Foods and Science workshop
First Nations Peoples have used plants as food for thousands of years. In this one-hour interactive workshop participants will learn about: the cultural significance of bush food; Indigenous plant identification and growing conditions; and edible uses of plants. During the workshop you will learn in-depth information about how Indigenous peoples have been using these plants…
Sustainable Food for a Growing Population
Our National Science Week activities will include buddy class science activities for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 including those from the attached Autism unit. The activities will run for a full day and students will have the opportunity to participate in activities that focus on our growing population. This will involve videos as…
Would I Lie To You? by Superstars of STEM and Science in the Pub Adelaide
Would I lie to you? You can trust the science, but can you trust the scientist? This fun and informative Big Science Adelaide event is brought to you by the minds behind the successful “Tall Tales of Science”. In this game show-style evening, two teams of experts from the STA’s Superstars of STEM program will…
A Day of Science at Walkerville
Walkerville Library are running a special Saturday session to celebrate National Science Week, children are invited to participate in many activities. Virtual Reality 10am – 1pm Are you a Gourmet Chef or just love food? Come and enjoy some food based VR games. Children aged 8+. Free, no bookings. Sustainability Workshop 10am – 11am In…
AG Academy
AG Academy brings the farm to the whole of school via incursion. Students will have opportunity to talk to and ask questions of an agricultural industry professional about their chosen career, such as their daily activities and how they became interested in their field. Next Level Engagement AG Academy then brings next level engagement about…
Yolla District School Science Evening
Join Yolla District School in celebrating National Science Week and come along for our science evening in which we will celebrate all the amazing science that is happening across our school. Parents and students will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on experiences including trying the STEM equipment that is available to…
Cracking Cryogenic Ice Cream
A demonstration, tasting and science immersion exploring the history and future of liquid nitrogen in food, food production and gastronomy. An event to engage students from Prep to Year 12 with the fun of making and eating ice cream. Exploring the link between science and food production and the processes we use.
Yeast-catchers Needed, Join the Hunt
The Australian Wine Research Institute has been awarded a citizen science grant to recruit South Australian students to hunt down and catch native Australian yeast over the next four years. This event aimed at teachers and students looking to join the microbe hunt will outline participation in the project and educate students about microbes and…