TIME FOR TECH! STEM is the future for food. It’s never been more important to be knowledgeable on what makes food technology tick, from sustainable agriculture to innovation to biosecurity. Time for Tech explores how the more we know about food science and technology, the more we can solve problems in everyday life. Celebrating the National…
Topic: Environment and Nature
2021 Australian State of Science Index Results Revealed
Science and innovation company, 3M, is releasing the results of the State of Science Index, including Australian data for the first time. The State of Science Index explores global attitudes about science. It is a third-party, independent research study commissioned by 3M that has been conducted annually for the past four years. It seeks to…
Brisbane Boys College, A Celebration of Food: Food Science, Growing STEM, & The Future of Food
To celebrate this year’s National Science Week theme of Food: Different by Design, Brisbane Boys College STEM Club will be offering our Junior School students a smorgasbord of tasty activities. We would like our students to think of food not just as something that they eat but as an adventure of discovery. During the week…
Bring a Grown Up Terrariums
The past year we’ve felt like we’ve been growing in a bubble – right? Well, step out of that bubble, and let’s make something fun. Try out this kid-friendly terrarium workshop in Adelaide with Sciren and get hands-on with nature. In this casual class, you and your child will learn all about growing plants in…
Marine Predators: From Islands to the Deep – an immersive underground marine science experience
A fully immersive, multi-sensory experience, built on the sights, sounds, and smells collected from marine predator field sites across decades of Tasmanian and Antarctic research. Go behind the scenes and experience what it’s like to be a researcher working at field sites on remote islands to the life of a marine predator swimming underwater, diving…
Science of Terrariums
Love terrariums and want to learn more about the cool science behind them? Join Sciren in Adelaide and learn how to make your own as you sip on your favourite BYO wine. In this terrarium making class, you will learn all about growing plants in small and large glass vases from an expert gardener and…
Science of Kokedama
Are you searching for the perfect indoor plant to help bring your apartment to life? Why not try out this kokedama workshop in Adelaide with Sciren and get hands-on with nature. In this class, you will learn all about the Japanese hanging plant from an expert gardener and scientist. Not only will you learn how…
“It’s a Wrap! – but is it Sustainable?”
P-10 students will investigate the materials used to wrap food from a microscopic view to determine how sustainable they are so they can decide which is best for their food and the environment. The fair test model will be used to define the scope of the investigation. Students will examine structure, test durability and practicality…
Food Different by Design – Online class activity using Trello
Fast and easy activity for teachers to engage students of all ages in a STEM activity of approx. 45 minutes duration. Just download and copy the Trello template for all of the instructions. Students explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and various food-related projects. Adjust this template as you need. Encourage students to: add checklists…
Discovery’s Dinosaur Hullabaloo
The Discovery Centre is excited to present Discovery’s Dinosaur Hullaballoo. Come and join us for a day of fun and interactive activities including: meet and greet with a ‘real’ dinosaur live interactive dinosaur show planetarium session dinosaur story time fossil dig and lots of other developmentally appropriate activities Come dressed as your favourite dinosaur for…