Discover the Ancient Science of the Land: A One-Day Journey Through Indigenous STEM Step into the world of traditional Indigenous science and technology for a unique, one-day experience at the Wildbark learning centre during National Science Week. Join us at Mulligans Flat, where the critically endangered box gum grassy woodlands set the perfect backdrop for…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Transforming Species Using Genetic Engineering
Science has the power to change the species. Our students will have the opportunity to transform bacterial cells. In this experiment, students will learn about how bacteria can be changed by adding new DNA. They will work with a type of bacteria called E. coli and a small piece of DNA called a plasmid. This…
Class visit to the CSIRO Pyrotron
CSIRO’s STEM Together and Environment teams will host a local high school class to tour the National Bushfire Behaviour Research Laboratory at Black Mountain.
Nhill Lake Field Study
Field Study by 5/6 class of their local water place – Nhill Lake
What Can Dinosaurs Teach Us About Species Survival?
Get ready to explore the awesome world of dinosaurs. In this session, we’ll explore Australian dinosaurs and how fast changes in nature affect animals. We’ll learn why it’s important for creatures to adapt to survive. Plus, we’ll see what dinosaurs can teach us about making it through tough times using real fossils. Come along for…
A Whale of a Time! Education Session
Whales are such incredible creatures, with their unique methods of feeding, communication, and migration. From the majestic blue whale to intelligent orcas, there’s so much to learn about these marine mammals. Their feeding techniques vary depending on their species and location, ranging from filter feeding to hunting in packs. Communication among whales is also intricate,…
Day of AI Australia Dolphin Tank
As part of National Science Week, join Day of AI Australia for their inaugural Dolphin Tank! As part of Day of AI Australia’s program in Term 2, primary and high students from across Australia submitted their ideas for how AI could be used to help tackle climate change and sustainability. Six teams from across Australia were invited…
Ornithology at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands
How do we know about the bird life at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands hundreds of years ago? How do we know about population changes 150 years ago to present day? Find out about scientific studies of birds over the years at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands with Dr Howard Gray.
Young Engineers
“Young Engineers” brings together inquisitive minds and a collection of materials to design and construct two machines – a solar powered car (called ‘Zippy’) and a walking and drawing robot called ‘Scrawl Walk’. Each session will be run across our four libraries at Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford and The Trentham Mechanics and is aimed primarily for…
S is for Species Survival
Students will participate in a range of hands-on learning activities that challenge them to think about different plant and animal species and how they can care for them, in ways that are meaningful to them. Some of the activities students will engage in during the week include: Discover the Caterpillars Seed Sorcery Ecosystem in a…