STEMician will hold a workshop for Foundation to Year 4 students as an inclusive day long weekend program designed to help young children grow interest and build confidence in the world of STEM. We aim to help propel young children of regional community into STEM by introducing them to a range of interactive and fun…
Topic: Chemistry and Materials
Science Day at Charthouse Primary School
On Science Friday, groups of Year 5 and 6 students will set up a presentation table, and present their investigations to all the students in the school and to their parents. Students are encouraged to present their findings in an interesting way, which may involve hands-on investigations, presentations and demonstrations, including virtual demonstrations. This is an opportunity for…
Glass from Nature
The Gardens presents an exhibition and display of natural forms of glass, curated by lapidarist and Gardens volunteer, Gillian Stewart. Although most people think of glass as being an artificially made material, it is also found the natural world. Meteorite impacts melt silica in Earth’s crust that rains down as glassy pebbles called tektites. Lava,…
Whole School Marble Run Challenge Day
The Marble Run Challenge day will run for one whole day and include students from Kinder through to Year 6. The day will include an introduction to glass and marbles followed by viewing and discussing examples of marble runs. Students will then work in small groups within their stage to design and create a marble…
Science Week at Sanderson – Glass
In association with National Science Week’s theme of Glass: More than meets the eye, Sanderson Middle School will host a variety of experiments and activities over the course of the week. Events will be held in the H-Block (Science & Maths Domain). Activities will include experiments and activities such as trivia, where students will have…
Launch of National Science Week 2022 – Celebrating First Nations Sciences of the Land
National Science Week is Australia’s annual national celebration of science and technology. It’s a chance for all Australians to meet our scientists, do science, and celebrate its crucial role in Australia’s society and economy. Each year, a vast array of events run across the nation to give more Australians the chance to get involved in…
Hale School Science Week Shadow Glow Wall
Wall prepared with glow in the dark paint in a dark room that will capture shadows when used in conjunction with a camera flash or can be used to create images using a projector or UV flashlights.
Glass and Clay Creations
Explore the materials of clay and glass in this creative workshop led by ceramicist Vicki Robinson. Children will learn how to combine the two different materials and create a unique art piece to take home.
Crazy Kaleidoscope Craft
In this hands-on craft class will will make crazy patterns with hand-made kaleidoscopes. Using beads and found natural objects, children will construct and decorate their own kaleidoscopes and learn how reflection and light work.
Bottlenecked: Recycling bottles into local roads
Fiona Schreures, Resource Recovery Projects Coordinator from Shoalhaven City Council had a dilemma. What do you do with a 10,000 tonne mountain of stockpiled, dirty contaminated glass waste (fines) that no none wants to recycle and you don’t want to landfill? Wash it of course! Shoalhaven City Council developed a solution to clean and recycle…