This year our libraries will celebrate National Science Week with the offering of primary school home packs, based on the 2020 theme Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans. Packs will be available throughout Science Week as part of our libraries Click & Deliver service. Families can request a pack be included with…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Peel Bright Minds presents: Black Bream Project
Did you know that Black Bream complete their whole life cycle in the estuary in which they are born? Their home is their home forever, therefore it is so important that we make sure they have a sustainable habitat in the Peel Harvey Estuary. This National Science Week we’re taking a look at local innovation,…
The Deep Blue: On My Doorstep
Hosted by Associate Professor Tracy Ainsworth, a coral biologist from UNSW Sydney, this new series of 12 podcasts for National Science Week will focus of research being undertaken in Australia by leading marine experts, talking about the marine places on their doorsteps that have inspired them and how their love of these places has influenced…
Exploring and Mapping our Living World With the Atlas of Life and NatureMapr
The Atlas of Life in the Coastal Wilderness is an ongoing citizen-science project. It was originally the initiative of a small group of dedicated people who, in 2011, recognised the biological importance of the far south coastal region of NSW. They sought to encourage the documentation of the area’s biodiversity, building a community-based resource and network of…
What Shapes Biodiversity? with Associate Professor Ceridwen Fraser
On World Environment Day, 5 June 2020 Bournda Environmental Education Centre (BEEC), in association with the Sapphire Coast Regional Science Hub Sustainability Education Network (SCRSHSEN), was fortunate to have a guest lecture from Associate Professor Ceridwen “Crid” Fraser from the University of Otago. The lecture was part of our series of community science engagement events supported…
Fresh From the Field – Bat colonies
Find out what a real live scientist does when out in the field. Many parasites that make people sick can sometimes come from wildlife sharing our cities and make their way to people through the environment or contaminated food. Equally the parasites we carry can be spread to wildlife via environmental contamination. Join Dr Michelle…
SciFest Live From the Paddock: What the worm is wrong with these sheep
Dr Sarah Preston has been called out to a property, where the farmer is having problems with his sheep. Despite the lush green pasture, the sheep just aren’t putting on any weight. Join her as she shows you how simple and easy it is to check for parasitic worms by doing an experiment on the…
Ending Overfishing: Virtual Classroom with Marine Scientists
What is a fish? What does the marine food web look like? And what is the impact of overfishing on the ocean ecosystem? In this virtual lesson to celebrate National Science Week students will learn about fish adaptations, the marine food web, and why Ending Overfishing is essential for the future of our big blue…
Robogals Science Challenge 2020
The Robogals Science Challenge is online STEM competition for female and gender-diverse students aged 5-15. The challenge aims to inspire students to explore various STEM projects, and create short ‘show and tells’ of their discoveries. The challenge involves completing Minor Challenge, and then completing a Major Challenge investigating a STEM area of their choice. Students can…
Techtrails Online: Marine Science
Techtrails Online is a series of online modules featuring links to future careers and video content showcasing inspiring female STEM role models. Free to access and easy to use, with modules covering a range of themes, you can learn about the technology used in industries from marine science, and farming, to virtual reality, space and…