Kilcoy State School Science Expo will embrace the National Science Week theme, Species Survival: More Than Just Sustainability, by showcasing the biodiversity of our local region. Our small town is proud of the important role we play in food production in the area, and our education and care in protecting our endemic plants and animals,…
Topic: Environment and Nature
Book Launch – Follow Your Gut: A Story From The Microbes That Make You
Join us to celebrate the launch of a new graphic novel – Follow Your Gut: A Story From The Microbes That Make You (Scribe 2024), created by writer Ailsa Wild, reproductive microbiologist Lisa Stinson, artist Ben Hutchings, microbial ecologist/science educator Gregory Crocetti & artist Briony Barr. A timid Bifidobacterium named Biffy is forced to leave…
Helping the Butterflies and Bees
For National Science Week, our kinder group sessions will centre on the theme of ‘Helping the Butterflies and Bees.’ Students will actively participate in educational activities at discovery stations and conduct scientific investigations. The primary focus will be on understanding the life cycles of bees and butterflies and recognizing their significance in our ecosystem, particularly…
Species Survival in Science Week
In celebration of Science Week, our school organises a special ‘Science Day’ where students are grouped into multi-age house teams to engage in a variety of hands-on activities throughout the day. These activities are designed to complement the students’ ongoing exploration of Biological Science during their weekly STEM lessons. The primary aim of Science Day…
The Science and Culture of Bulukminy, the File Snake
In the rich biodiversity of the Arafura Swamp, we find the fascinating file snake (Acrochordus arafurae). This harmless, completely aquatic snake has quite unique biology. In our region, one of the local names for file snakes is Bulukminy. The Bulukminy are culturally important and a valuable source of bush meat. Join us on a field…
The Science of Selecting, Planting and Establishing Trees
Join us at Inala for a one-day workshop on the science of selecting, planting and establishing trees. This workshop will cover tree biology 101 and an introduction to the principles of soil science. It will be a combination of lecture, slides, specimens and hands-on practical activities. We will explore the reasons behind the failure of…
Science Alive!
Science Alive! is the largest, single, interactive science exhibition in Australia. With a diverse range of exhibitors and interactive displays, this is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with science in a fun and meaningful way. There will also be dynamic performances and shows, which promise to be both educational and…
Explore Conservation at Perth Zoo
Bring your students along to Perth Zoo for an exciting, fun-filled day discovering how our conservation actions help with species survival. Throughout the day your class will; Gain valuable research skills in an interactive session with our education team as we discuss how water quality effects the survival of the critically endangered Western Swamp Tortoise….
Professional Learning- Conservation action, from Perth Zoo to you.
During Perth Zoo’s teacher professional learning workshop, teachers have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, participate in hands on activities and explore ways to get their students involved in National Science Week. We are delivering the workshop early so you have time to prepare your class for activities during science week. Targeted at Kindy to…
Professional Learning- Conservation action, from Perth Zoo to you.
During Perth Zoo’s teacher professional learning workshop, teachers have the opportunity to increase their knowledge, participate in hands on activities and explore ways to get their students involved in National Science Week. We are delivering the workshop early so you have time to prepare your class for activities during science week. Targeted at Kindy to…