Embark on an artistic adventure exploring the underwater world at Boola Bardip with artist Ian Daniell in a marine-based visual art workshop. Join artist Ian Daniell, known for his Life-Size Ocean Art, for a special voyage through aquatic displays and an art workshop for children of all ages. Discover the array of colourful creatures, fantastical…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Superstars of STEM talk
Curious about STEM? Celebrate National Science Week at Manly Library where guest speakers from The Superstars of STEM will share their experiences and run STEM activities. Let’s learn about lady beetles. This activity will focus on our small backyard helpers, lady beetles. During this session, you will spend some time learning what insects are, with…
Sustainable Horizons – Clean energy, smart cities, and AI
Are you ready to explore the amazing world of the future? Join us for an exciting journey into the latest innovations in clean energy, smart cities, and artificial intelligence. Discover Clean Energy: Professor Kim Hassall will introduce us to the fascinating world of green energy. We’ll learn about cool alternatives like bio-fuels and hydrogen fuel,…
Tatachilla Lutheran College – Rare planting event
During National Science Week, all Year 4 students and Middle School Agricultural Science students from Tatachilla Lutheran College will be adding 100 rare plants to our EcoClassroom Sanctuary. The EcoSanctuary is currently home the Brush-Tailed Bettong, a critically endangered marsupial, and the Long-Nosed Potoroo which is near threated. Tatachilla wishes to continue its conservation efforts…
Little Explorers Science Workshops
Little Explorers Science workshops will involve our small but mighty learners exploring the different investigative skills through the use of science. Our workshops will run for a full week, giving each child the opportunity to participate. The week will include multiple engaging and hand-on activities that make the children hypothesis and discover their answers through…
In my Science Era
Having trouble spelling cell organelles? Just SHAKE IT OFF. This activity combines Science and popular culture by using the current trend of creating worded friendship bracelets (from the Taylor Swift ERA’s Tour) of the organelles found in cells. Any and all students are welcome to participate in this activity that reinforces the structure of a…
St Kevin’s Design Sprint
Peer Support groups will work on a design sprint for an endangered Australian animal using various materials.
Oakbank School Science Excursion
All students from reception to year 6 will attend an excursion to the SA museum and Botanic Gardens. Students will investigate plant life and explore the museum and how history can be linked to science and the biology and evolution of living things.
Altona Skipper Butterfly Stepping Stone Survival Project
The main objective of the Altona Skipper Butterfly Stepping Stone Survival Project (ASBSSSP) is to create a sustainable habitat for this butterfly in the Altona College grounds which lies between the two main habitats of this butterfly, Cherry Lake in Altona, and Truganina Swamp. We aim to highlight the vulnerability of this species and advocate…
Science Spectacular – A day of discovery and innovation
Students from K-6 will be grouped together to participate in four hands-on rotational activities: Building Wind Turbines: Learn about renewable energy by constructing mini wind turbines. Leaf Collections and Rubbings: Collect and create rubbings of various leaves while exploring plant identification. Planting Seedlings: Plant and nurture seedlings, learning about plant growth and the environment. Creating…