Do you like food? Do you like science? Do you like art? The scienceXart: food for thought competition designed to help primary school students to think creatively about the science in our everyday lives. There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs for the winners. The competition challenges students to think about how food powers…
Topic: Health and Medical
Our Lady Queen of Peace Science Fair
Our Lady Queen of Peace will be showcasing student design and production tasks to parents and friends. Students have worked throughout the term to produce products such a housing options for bees and chickens, lunch boxes using specific materials and for purposes and other design items.
BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia
We are proud to present the second BrightMindz Academy Online Trivia event. Last year’s event was a huge success and was loved by all parents and children alike. This is a great opportunity to instil love of science in young students. Registration is essential. You can also visit our Facebook page or website for further…
Two Way Science Day @ Shep
A whole school two-way Science Day where students rotate between different traditional technology and STEM activities throughout the day. Activities will involve community stakeholders including Marthakal Gumurr Rangers; Miwatj Health Clinic; and Yalu Aboriginal Corporation to provide culturally responsive two-way science experiences for our students. As traditional dyes are being prepared in one area of…
Science in Focus: Mending Broken Hearts with Cells and Bioprinting Technology
3D bioprinting technology has emerged in the past 15 years as a tool for the generation of human tissues and organs for transplantation and drug testing. Hear from Dr Carmine Gentile about his exciting work fabricating heart tissues using stem cells from patients plus 3D bioprinters. Dr Gentile’s team has developed a technology that uses stem cells…
Farm to Fork Science Extravaganza
The Aveley North Primary School Science Farm to Fork extravaganza will incorporate an day of showcasing students’ work in science in conjunction with STEM challenges, experiments and demonstrations. Experiments and demonstrations to include a ‘Guess the Spice’ treasure hunt, making potions, designing their own farm robot and working together in a ‘Dress the Scarecrow’ competition. Other…
The Science of Flavour
Join us for a National Science Week event at Ancient World exploring themes of native foods, future foods and food security. About this event Joining us at Ancient World for this National Science Week event will be: Mark Koolmatrie of the Ngarrindjeri Nation Steph Daughtry & Hannah Rohrlach (Creative Directors of Post Dining) Professor Wendy…
Bendy Bones
Drink plenty of milk for strong bones parents normally told their child(ren). Calcium makes for strong bones. Did you know our maximum calcium absorption occurs roughly around the age of 25? From there, it gradually weakens resulting in our elderly individuals having fragile frames. Anyone watched the movie Fantastic 4 or The Incredibles. The stretchy…
Tackling Food Waste: a Tasmanian Perspective
Eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste. Food waste in landfill emits methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. We have the power to reduce these emissions: 50% of food waste/losses in Australia are at the household level, with household food waste in Australia amounting to $10…
Sugary Drinks
Who has a sweet tooth? Participants can create a visual representation of the amount of sugar they consume depending on the drink. Some have more than others. Is there a difference in cordial such as red versus green? With the trend of energy drinks as well, how much sugar is actually in them?