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…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
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. …
STEAM Engagement 101
Is it important to you to share your passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM)? How can you make a difference and lead young people and communities towards loving and trusting your work? This hands-on course is an overview of strategies used by the best STEAM communicators to effectively connect with school students…
Illustrate Your Future
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and share your dreams with the world? We’re excited to invite you to our free online event, “Illustrate Your Future,” as part of National Science Week. This is your chance to visualise and illustrate your dreams of becoming anything you want. This could be a scientist, mathematician, engineer,…
Species Survival Workshops
Students will take part in a workshop related to the schools theme of Species Survival – More than just sustainability! Each Stage will explore a different topic from Photosynthesis, Clean Water, Ecosystems and Native Australia. A team led by the school’s Curriculum and Enrichment Coordinator and specialist teacher with a background in science will deliver…
Beyond Sustainability – The essence of survival
Our “Survival in a Changing Landscape: Embracing sustainability and beyond” investigations will involve students from Pre-school to Year 2. The day will include a rotation of engaging, hands-on science experiments at stations set up in each classroom, and activities and demonstrations from all areas of the science curriculum. By exploring survival from this enriched perspective,…
Bite Sized Science
Students will start the term learning about the science involved in personal and public communication throughout history. The events and people that have changed our world on broadcasting and sharing information. We will integrate the content of science, music and drama lessons. Allowing students the opportunity to learn of the historical developments, the scientific knowledge,…