Students will explore different scientific concepts in a variety of hands on rotational activities lead by our educators. The day will begin with a whole school demonstration Following the NSW Science and Technology Curriculum a focus on Working Scientifically and Design and Production will underpin each station. The stations will encompass the outcomes of Living World,…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Dog Lovers of Brownhill Creek
Do you love dogs and walk them in Brownhill Creek? For this dog-friendly drop-in event, we’ll be sharing information, gear and goodies to keep dogs healthy and happy while out and about in Brownhill Creek! Our drop-in stall will have throw toys for fun on the slopes beyond, doggy treats, Dog Owners Handbook, poo bags…
Wildlife Nightlife
Who’s your favourite Aussie animal? Join us to discover the wild nightlife of one of the world’s wildest cities, Adelaide’s marvellous mammals. We’ll wander the beautiful nature trails of Brown Hill Creek by torchlight on this wildlife walk. We’ll help you connect with wild animals within 10 km of Adelaide. At the best wildlife spots…
Mud Kitchen Cooking
To celebrate National Science Week, the Early Childhood Educators encouraged students to use the Mud Kitchen to create some interesting and creative recipes. Using plants and vegetables from the 3R’s Garden located in the school, the students will be able to make delicious soups made from spring onion flowers, silver beet leaves and parsley to…
Postponed: Mt Majura On Country Tour (fully booked)
Postponed due to the ACT COVID lockdown. Cultural Heritage Walk At 888 metres, Mt Majura is the highest peak in suburban Canberra. It provides habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including a number of threatened species, as well as various opportunities for recreation. Guide and local Ngunawal traditional custodian, Tyronne Bell will interpret the…
Bush Blitz Scavenger Hunt
Bush Blitz is Australia’s largest species discovery program. Since Bush Blitz started taking taxonomists on expeditions in 2010, the program has discovered more than 1700 new species across Australia. Now all Australians can get involved through the Backyard Species Discovery citizen science expedition. As part of National Science Week, Bush Blitz is running a scavenger…
This Show Is NOT Rubbish!
A one night show opening with a welcome to country and cultural ‘caring for country’ dances by local Indigenous dance group Dusty Feet Mob. We then delve into the world of recycling and sustainability, accompanied by spectacular science experiments, explosions and many other surprises. All showcasing how we can reduce, reuse and recycle our way…
WANTED: Citizen Science Kids With Keen Ears and Quick Reactions
Are you a nature noise expert? Can you tell the difference between a frog and a bird? We need keen-eared kids with quick click fingers to take the challenge. Every click helps us with the brand new science of Ecoacoustics, which means listening to the sounds of the natural world to understand what’s going on…
Can Natural Soundscapes Reduce Anxiety?
We have designed an experiment to test the effectiveness of natural soundscapes on mood. The experiment requires participation but, during a pandemic lockdown, gathering participants is not possible. The experiment also needs to test mood levels in the context of normal life, where solutions have the most to offer. To do this, we have made…
Rescheduled: Sustainability and Composting at Home and in the Workplace
Note: due to the ACT COVID-19 lockdown, this event will now take place entirely online. Did you know that when food and other organic waste goes to landfill, it breaks down in a way that produces methane? While this might not seem bad, methane is a key driver of climate change. Fortunately, there’s a simple…