What do diamonds in volcanoes tell us about deep, dark places? What can we learn about human evolution by studying volcanoes in Africa? Verily, our veteran volcanologist will vitalise visitors with valuable vocalisations and vibrant visuals. Meet Dr. Hayden Dalton! Hayden, a renowned geologist who has been traveling the depths of Africa will wow attendees…
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
The Future is FREE
Coominya State School is a small school in a rural town. The senior class, Year 5/6 students, will choose a science topic or experiment that they will develop into an engaging hands on activity for the rest of the school (Prep to Year 4, about 45 students). The topic or experiment will be linked to…
Traditional Knowledge: The science and engineering of Yolngu boat making
Milkwood students will work with Traditional Owners from North East Arnhem Land to build a traditional Yolngu (Aboriginal) canoe. Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in areas of science and engineering, students will take part in the design, material preparation, construction and test-floating of the canoe. Milkwood’s Strategic Plan includes a commitment to embed Traditional Knowledge,…
Exploring Boonwurrung Seasons
Explorers Brighton East is on Boonwurrung land in the eastern Kulin nations. During National Science Week we will be learning about the six Boonwurrung seasons from Jaeden Williams, founder of Biik Bundjil. During his workshop with our four year old kinder children (AKA the Red Gums) Jaeden will invite the children to join with him…
Inventions and Innovations
Our focus for this year Investigate and Innovate links to the National Science Week theme of Innovation: Powering Future Industries. All students will participate in innovation-related activities during their science lessons e.g.exploring Google Quickdraw and Machine Learning for Kids. These hands-on activities will expose students to the scope and possibilities of technologies, especially artificial intelligence…
A Wonderful Week of Water
A Week of Wonderful Water activities will take place during National Science Week and cater to students from Prep to Year 6. Activities encourage students to engage in STEM principles of designing, building and modifying to address real-life issues in our beautiful seaside school environment. Included in this are solar boat design, water testing and…
The Living Land: An Evening with Zena Cumpston
For National Science Week, join Barkandji woman, writer, researcher, curator and storyteller Zena Cumpston, co-writer of Plants: Past, Present and Future from the First Knowledges series. Zena is passionate about plants and the many ways they illuminate the ingenuity and deep knowledge of her people. The First Knowledges series, published by Thames & Hudson Australia,…
Powering the Future
In National Science Week we will offer hands-on opportunities to make, create, innovate and research. A variety of transport kits, electronic kits, solar and air powered kits will be available to work individually or in small groups. Students will access augmented reality transport through iPads, design with Lego, drawing or loose parts play and build…
Footy Oval Astronomy
Join the Mount Burnett Observatory team as they take over a footy oval for a night of astronomy. View the night sky through our telescopes which will be trained on various objects in the night sky – Saturn, Mars, Mercury and the Moon should be visible. Learn how telescopes work and how to use one….
Meringandan State School’s From Farm to Fork Expo
During the Farm to Fork Expo students and families will participate in a range of activities to support their understanding of healthy eating including where their food comes from and sustainable practices to reduce organic waste. The expo aligns student learning with the development our vegetable garden and the inclusion of Indigenous plants as food…