In this session we introduce kids to the whacky world of soil microbes. This interactive session includes microscope viewing to ‘eye-spy’ each of the four main types. For children aged 8-12 years.
Topic: Environment and Nature
Our Life in Science
National Science week will be celebrated via a series of sessions exploring and recognising natural and environmental aspects of science in our lives. From the kitchen pantry to the garden and beyond. See what is and can be in your house, perhaps the yard, down the street, around the corner and in your local region….
OLSH Sadadeen Veggie Garden
With this year’s National Science Week’s theme being Food: Different by Design, the science department decided that it would be good to start a vegetable garden at school. There were many obstacles to overcome that included where to plant the garden, what materials to use, who would maintain it, and of course the vegetables we…
Foods of the Future Pamphlets and Tastings
On Wednesday 11 August, Millen Primary School is holding a whole school STEM Fair. Using the Food: Different by Design program of ideas and activities the Year 6 class have written their own menu’s showcasing foods of the future using sustainable produce. These menu’s have been turned into pamphlets on what some foods of the…
Follow the Fish
Welcome to Seafood: Different by Design In this ocean-themed series of Q&A sessions for National Science Week, students will have the opportunity to ask scientists and industry experts about where our seafood comes from? Hosted by science communicator, presenter and model Laura Wells, with expert panel guests. Session 2: From Fish to Fillet What does…
A Prehistoric Portrait of Place
Our latest exhibition Portrait of Place explores the artistic history of Bayside. What about the prehistoric history of Bayside? Apart from being a popular subject for artists, the red cliffs of Bayside’s beaches are home to some remarkable fossils. Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs are home to the most globally significant urban fossil site in Australia. This…
Rescheduled: Fungi and Palaeoclimatology at the Haig Park Markets
Note: due to the ACT COVID-19 lockdown, this event has been rescheduled, and will hopefully take place on Sunday 5 September. As part of Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival come to the Haig Park Markets this Sunday for some fantastic science. ANU CHL Palaeoworks Pollen is essential for plant reproduction…
Rescheduled: Native Plant Use and Agriculture at the Fyshwick Markets
Note: due to the ACT COVID-19 lockdown, this event has been rescheduled and will hopefully take place on Sunday 5 September. As part of Served With a Side of Science: A Canberra Food Festival come to the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets this Sunday for some fantastic science. Dreamtime Connections Dreamtime Connections is an Indigenous business…
Science Trail – Little Scientists
Science, technology and art combined in one fun session for 3 – 5 year olds. Little scientist will get a hands-on introduction to biology, chemistry and physics across three educational and fun events. Biology Little scientists will learn learn about marine animals in this hands-on introduction to biology. Chemistry Little scientists get a hands-on introduction…
Live from the Lab – on FBi Radio
Each weekday morning from 8.15am – 8.45am on FBi Radio (94.5 FM or stream online), from Friday 13 to Friday 20 August 2021. Six musicians and performers will be partnered with six science researchers from the University of Sydney, Faculty of Science. The musicians will then share six brand-new compositions inspired by their emotional response…