We’re getting into National Science Week with one of our favourite marine scientists, Dr Dave Harasti to talk all things seahorse. If you want to ask Dave a question about seahorses, the challenges he’s trying to solve, or why he got into marine science then join the chat. Registrations are essential so we can send…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Dream Big: Engineering our World
Please join the fun as we watch this inspirational short film Dream Big: Engineering our World and let it transform how you and your family think about engineering. With a stereotype-busting engineer cast, the film reveals that engineering is an exciting, creative, heroic realm where the optimists of today are creating the lifesaving, world-altering marvels…
Human Change Not Climate Change – How are the seals, penguins and people on Phillip Island adapting in a climate crisis?
Phillip Island Nature Parks present a discussion between marine biologist Dr Rebecca McIntosh, marine scientist Associate Professor Andre Chiaradia and PhD student Lauren Tworkowski. The conversation will focus on the impact of a changing climate on iconic native species: little penguins and Australian fur seals and explore the science and conservation actions at Nature Parks aimed…
South Australia’s event for Plant Science Safeguarding Our Future Food Security – ASPS events
A series of short, fun and engaging talks and tours will be organised at the Waite Campus, University of Adelaide to explain the pivotal role plant scientists and agriculturists play in feeding and clothing us all. We will present some of our research and explain how it will help meet the challenges posed by a…
Science Trail – Buzzing Bees with Kit Prendergast
Get the buzz on native bees and make your own bee hotel to take home. Bee hotels are a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in, creating safe havens for our native bees to nest in. The Bee Babette, Dr Kit Prendergast, will be showing you how to make a bee hotel,…
Science Trail – Native bees and how to conserve them with Dr. Kit Prendergast
Learn about native bees and get tips on making your garden a haven for these wondrous creatures. Native bees are vital components of ecosystems, yet they are often overlooked and underappreciated. Learn about these precious pollinators in a presentation by Dr Kit Prendergast, and how we can use evidence-based ways to create habitats in gardens…
Science Trail – Microbe Fun For Kids
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.
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…