Could a plant grow in a bottle? Students will build a terrarium – an ecosystem in a jar. Because matter and energy is constantly cycling through ecosystems, organisms can stay alive even if they are in a closed container like a bottle or jar. Students will be able to see how the natural environment can…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Spirit of Garad
The Spirit of Garad offers a transformative 5-day experience for K-6 students, immersing them in the conservation of the Glossy Black Cockatoo, known as Garad in our local Darug Country. This immersive program includes school-wide, hands-on activities such as interactive discussions on Glossy Black Cockatoo conservation, bird interactions, tree planting, and a Garad exhibition covering…
St Aloysius Changemakers – National Science Week Challenge
The “St Aloysius Changemakers National Science Week Challenge” is a one day event that aims to empower young minds to become proactive agents of change through immersive scientific exploration. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 will delve into the challenges faced by endangered keystone species, working with local experts from Sutherland Council to understand their…
Beneficial Bugs
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…
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…