Join us at Sydney Zoo during National Science Week. Did you know? Species all around the world are threatened, now, more than ever. Australian scientists are at the forefront of many species surviving in the wild. Zookeepers work hard to conserve threatened species, both in the wild and within zoos. Citizen scientists collect and record…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Ecofest Back to the Creek 150
Cedar Creek is turning 150 years old. We want to keep our school environment going for the next 150 years. We have a sustainability focus in our local school assist the environment in local area. Students are collecting data on their lunch box rubbish. Investigations into ” reuse “- materials that can be used more…
Making an Indigenous Garden at PRC for Bulleen Heights School.
PRC of Bulleen Heights School will develop an Indigenous garden enabling as much student participation as possible. Native plants will be sourced before hand from Green Hills Nursery in Box Hill at a generpously discounted price. Whilst other materials including soil and a water dripping system will be sourced from Bunnings. On Wednesday the 14th…
Northern Territory Science Fair
The Northern Territory Science Fair will be held at Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus. Community groups, organisations, and all schools across the Northern Territory (NT) are invited to attend the event and/or present an exhibit, display and/or demonstration to show how science is used in our everyday life. Attendees will have the opportunity to: view/share…
Future Focused Festival at Hillcrest Primary School
This two-day event showcases Hillcrest Primary School’s innovative STEM and Sustainability projects. Projects range from plastic clean-up robots to explorations of soil science. Come and discover the exciting projects occurring throughout our Year 1 to 6 mainstream and specialist classrooms. Displays prioritise student projects exploring the school theme for National Science Week 2024, Species Survival…
Science Week 2024 at Mount Lockyer Primary School
A whole-school focus on the “Save the snake-necked turtle project” and Citizen Science Science Week at MLPS will be focussing on the “Save the snake-necked turtle project,” engaging students in STEM education and community collaboration. Activities will span from Pre-Primary to Year Six, exploring habitat, life-cycle, diet, human impact, predators and conservation strategies whilst also…
First Nations Astronomy and Stargazing with Dr. Kirsten Banks
Dr Kirsten Banks is a passionate astrophysicist and science communicator with a lifelong fascination for the cosmos. Her journey into the stars began when her science teachers sparked her curiosity with a documentary about the Hubble Space Telescope. Kirsten pursued her love for space, earning a PhD in astrophysics, and delving into the depths…
Museum in a Box – First Nations Science Festival
Celebrate our first scientists! Join us for a special session of our ‘Museum in a Box’ program, presented by Inspiring South Australia and the South Australian Museum as part of Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, the First Nations Science Festival. Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, meaning ‘investigate with you all’ in Kaurna, session invites young explorers aged 3-6 to discover science through songs, stories,…
Museum in a Box – First Nations Science Festival
Celebrate our first scientists! Join us for a special session of our ‘Museum in a box’ program, presented by Inspiring South Australia and the South Australian Museum as part of Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka, the First Nations Science Festival. Named Payirri-apinthirlu naalityangka in Kaurna, meaning ‘investigate with you all’, this session invites young explorers aged 3-6 to discover science through…
SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed
SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed offers fresh insights on science fiction – a genre built on envisioning alternative futures and imaginary realms. The lines connecting science fiction with ancient philosophy and mythologies are brought to light by Asian artists and collectives. Shown in Australia for the first time, this narrative is expanded to incorporate First Nations perspectives and knowledges. …