Planting a native insectary and release of beneficial insects to then collect on going data on the population growth of beneficial insects for food crops in both the school orchard and horticulture precinct. The event during science week would include the planting of insectary plants to encourage beneficial insects populations and the release of beneficial…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Wildlife Wonders – Survival Spectacular
Join 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…
National Science Week Trivia
National Science Week Trivia is the themed trivia for DISR’s fortnightly trivia. Three rounds of questions all based around science. Come along to improve your science knowledge, challenge your colleagues and have ultimate bragging rights across the department.
Salon After D’Arc – Trial and Error
From Mary Anning’s Jurassic fossil discoveries to Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to uncovering the structure of DNA, women have led significant contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for centuries. This National Science Week, dive into the profound revelations and accidental discoveries in the world of STEM with award-winning Australian environmentalist Tanya Ha. Hear from…
MPS Science Day
Mundaring Primary School Science Day
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles – Racing towards a sustainable future.
Coal, the most carbon-dense fossil fuel, is converted into fuel for traditional combustion engines. Consequently, the carbon dioxide released insulates the earth, increasing global temperatures. As a consequence, food chains are altered, adverse weather events destroy habitats, and invasive species can thrive. Ultimately, 10,967 species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are impacted…
St Benedict’s Pop Up Science Centre
St Benedict’s Pop Up Science Centre: Species Survival Extravaganza Get ready to unlock the mysteries of nature at St Benedict’s Library during Science Week! Dive into an adventure where every class has the opportunity to explore, create, investigate, question, and learn about the fascinating world of species survival. This year’s electrifying theme, ‘Species Survival: More…
National Science Week Spectacular
Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in Science fun, culminating in a day of Science Activities for the whole school. An outline of the week is as follows: Tuesday 13th August – Science activity at recess for Years Prep -2 in the STEM Room – Making your own fossil. Wednesday 14th August – Science activity…
Buzz and Bloom –Planting for pollinators
Get ready for an awesome event called “Buzz & Bloom: Planting for Pollinators” on our school farm. We’re going to create a special garden that will help our friends, the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These amazing creatures help plants grow by spreading pollen, which is super important for making fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Join…
St Clare’s STEM Extravaganza
On Friday 16th August (Week 6), we are holding our annual STEM Extravaganza here at school to celebrate National Science Week. This whole school event from 9am-1.40pm, is designed to foster student’s scientific curiosity and critical thinking about this year’s theme -Species Survival: More than sustainability”. Students are invited to come dressed in line with the theme…