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. …
Topic: Indigenous Knowledge
Yagoona PS Creating Bird Nesting Boxes
As part of Science Week 2024, Yagoona Public School decided to paint and fit bird nesting boxes around the school to encourage the growth of native bird populations in the area.
Connecting with Wurundjeri Country
This is a Community of Practice gathering for educators in early years, primary, secondary and tertiary settings, especially science educators in the City of Darebin on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. Work together to explore local species’ relationships to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung seasons and other scientific matters! We’ll connect Science Week 2024’s theme Species Survival – More than just sustainability…
Humpback Highway – Diving into the mysterious world of whales
Each winter, Australia’s coastal waters transform into a busy blue playground with the arrival of the humpback whales. This annual migration sees the west and east coasts blubber to blubber as humpback whales travel from their Antarctic feeding waters to warmer waters to breed. These migratory routes are known as the humpback highway. But while…
Oakbank School Science Excursion
All students from reception to year 6 will attend an excursion to the SA museum and Botanic Gardens. Students will investigate plant life and explore the museum and how history can be linked to science and the biology and evolution of living things.
From Atoms to Ecosystems with Robyn Williams
Join the University of Newcastle for an exhilarating National Science Week event – An Evening of Science with Robyn Williams: From Atoms to Ecosystems. This unique in-person event will feature a series of rapid-fire, five-minute talks from our esteemed academics. Covering a diverse range of topics such from quantum engineering and the biodiversity crisis to…
Dungog District Community of School – Williams River collaborative art project
Students from each of the schools in the Dungog District Learning Community will collaborate to produce an artwork. It is intended that the artwork will become a travelling exhibition which will be located at each participating school and at strategic locations in the wider community. This vibrant artwork will focus on student learning experiences in…
Microscope Sessions – The mystery of life up close
You may not realise quite how important both seeds and poos are to species survival. Come and magnify these wonderful little specimens in our entry station and test your skills on which seeds or animals poo you are looking at to understand the species better. Small things are fascinating when you look a little closer.
Species Survival – Exclusive School Presentation
Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug 2024 Two sessions daily 10am -10:45am and 11am – 11:45am Join on of our experiences staff in the Nocturnal House for a presentation on some of Central Australia’s most threatened species. Learn about the Desert Park’s threaten species programs and some interesting facts on species survival. In our…
National Science Week at Duffy Primary
Science Week at Duffy Primary will explore the schools theme of ‘Species Survival’. We will have daily activities for junior, middle and senior school focussing on insects, birds and water.