Topic: Environment and Nature

Using STEAM to explore species survival in our local community

In this month-long project coming together for science week, Year 9 Arts Enrichment Program (AEP) and Athlete Development Program (ADP) science students will undertake a STEAM focused project to foster authentic student voice and agency opportunities. In teams they will be creating activities and events with an “species survival – more than just sustainability” theme…

Switch on to Science

Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Redland Museum will hold its very popular Switch on to Science day in conjunction with National Science Week. Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science and…

Science week 2024 ‘Species survival more than just sustainability’

We have several events occurring over the week, two of the main events include: 1. Making a bird feeder out of recycled materials Students will bring in a recyclable container which they can use to build a bird feed/house which they can place in there garden to attract birds. They will be shown some examples…

Reptile Encounters and Dino Digs

Come and meet  some of Australia’s unique fauna with a live animal presentation from Reptile Encounters. Wonder at the incredible features they have that enable them to survive in their habitats. Enjoy some dinosaur-themed activities designed for kinder and primary-school aged kids. Excavate your own mini-dinosaur skeleton make an imprint fossil, play giant snakes and…

Reptile Encounters and Dino Digs

Come and meet  some of Australia’s unique fauna with a live animal presentation from Reptile Encounters. Wonder at the incredible features they have that enable them to survive in their habitats. Enjoy some dinosaur-themed activities designed for kinder and primary-school aged kids. Excavate your own mini-dinosaur skeleton make an imprint fossil, play giant snakes and…

S is for Species Survival

Students will participate in a range of hands on learning activities that challenge them to think about different plant and animal species and how they can care for them, in ways that are meaningful to them. 

Wildlife Wonders: Survival Spectacular

Join Pre-Preps and Year 7 students as they become Wildlife Explorers in this exciting Science Week event! Students will be shown a range of real-life animals such as snakes, possums, and birds. They will learn about their unique survival strategies. We’ll discuss habitat destruction and how students can become Wildlife Warriors to help ensure species…

Wildlife Wonders: Survival Spectacular

Join Pre-Preps and Year 7 students as they become Wildlife Explorers in this exciting Science Week event! Students will be shown a range of real-life animals such as snakes, possums, and birds. They will learn about their unique survival strategies. We’ll discuss habitat destruction and how students can become Wildlife Warriors to help ensure species…