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…
Topic: Environment and Nature
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…
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is an interactive display that includes 3D design and printing, real animal enclosures and puppetry to teach our junior students about the plight of the endangered animals in the ACT and around Australia.
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant and microbial species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems…
The Martian Garden
In the next 30 years, missions to the Moon and Mars will explore habitation in new and extreme environments. The Martian Garden will explore how we can create sustainable new ecosystems off-world. Discover how we select and adapt plant species to survive and thrive. Learn how we’re guiding novel approaches to sustainable ecosystems here on…