Topic: Environment and Nature

The Lizard Wizard at Rowville Library

Get up close with amazing animals at The Lizard Wizard! This hands-on animal show is full of fun facts and cool creatures that will spark your curiosity about nature. You’ll meet reptiles and other awesome animals one by one, and learn interesting things about where they live, what they eat, and what makes them special….

Brentwood Primary Science Fair

The Year 1-6 Science Fair will be a two-day event celebrating student creativity and scientific inquiry. Students will design and present their own science fair projects, exploring topics across various scientific disciplines. These student-made projects will be displayed throughout the school hall, where the entire school community will have the opportunity to interact with the…

Wallaroo Primary School Sleep Out – Stargazing, science and culture under the stars

Wallaroo Primary School is thrilled to be partnering with the Astronomical Society of South Australia (ASSA) for a unique and immersive science experience: a school sleep-out under the stars! As part of our commitment to delivering rich, hands-on learning in alignment with the Earth and Space Sciences strand of the Australian Curriculum, students across all year levels will have…

UniSQ Webinar Series – Agriculture, environment, and innovation

Open to everyone, this virtual event series will feature leading UniSQ researchers sharing their latest findings. Each session is hosted live via Zoom, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with scientists during Q&A segments. Monday 11 August | 12pm AEST Ursula Kennedy – “From Grape to Glass: Adapting to a Hotter Harvest” Explore how climate…

From the Great Southern Reef, with love

Did you know that just beyond our beaches, in Australia’s underwater backyard, lie vibrant, hidden treasures? Have you ever wondered what you’d find if you slipped beneath the waves? “From the Great Southern Reef,with love” invites you to journey below the surface of Australia’s southern coast and discover a world of colour, delicate beauty, and untold…

Walking Scientifically-A walk through time

Setting the Scene (‘of the crime’)…. For this week only, the Science room at our Primary School will be transformed into a Museum of Natural History. Students from years 1-6 are invited to take a walk through time to explore this year’s Science Week theme, ‘Decoding the Universe.’ Learning Areas The week, we bring together…

Scouts Victoria National Science Week 2025 Activity Days

This event registration is for the morning session in Oakleigh East. Join us for activity sessions this National Science Week! These sessions are suitable for all sections (with dedicated activities for younger sections and older sections) and will incorporate several fun and exciting activity bases. A badge and morning/afternoon tea is included in the event…

Unlocking History through Maps and Survey Plans

Maps and survey plans contain a wealth of historical information if you know how to interpret them. Jeff Brown, former Surveyor-General for the ACT, takes you on a historical journey through the maze of historical maps and survey plans produced in NSW and ACT since colonisation starting with Major Michell’s Map of the Colony (1834)…