National Science Week High School Workshops Sydney Mathematical Research Institute (SMRI) will host two National Science Week after-school workshops for high school students at the University of Sydney. These are aimed at students from years 8-11 with a keen interest in mathematics. Infinity mathematics workshop In this workshop, we will have a deeper look into…
Topic: Mathematics
Zeros – Sydney Mathematical Research Institute Public Lecture
Have you ever wondered what makes mathematicians excited about seemingly dreary tasks, such as solving equations? In the old days, mathematicians would compete in equation solving, with their reputation, money, and jobs at stake. More than once, they invented new kinds of numbers just so they could solve more equations. This intense passion and dedication…
Kelmscott SHS – Science Night 2024
Come join the fun! Kelmscott Senior High School is hosting its annual community event for National Science Week. This year’s event theme showcases how science and technology can help protect species around the world and restore biodiversity to our planet. This Science Night includes activities such as science demonstrations, experiments, guest speakers, and interactive exhibits…
National Science Week Family Activities
On Wednesday the 14th of August, students will be coming to school in science dress up. They can come dressed as a scientist, a STEM career (engineer, vet, doctor, science teacher) or as an animal to match this year’s theme. We would love for teachers to join in dressing up as well. On Wednesday we…
National Science Week Trivia
National Science Week Trivia is the themed trivia for DISR’s fortnightly trivia. Three rounds of questions all based around science. Come along to improve your science knowledge, challenge your colleagues and have ultimate bragging rights across the department.
Salon After D’Arc – Trial and Error
From Mary Anning’s Jurassic fossil discoveries to Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to uncovering the structure of DNA, women have led significant contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for centuries. This National Science Week, dive into the profound revelations and accidental discoveries in the world of STEM with award-winning Australian environmentalist Tanya Ha. Hear from…
National Science Week Spectacular
Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in Science fun, culminating in a day of Science Activities for the whole school. An outline of the week is as follows: Tuesday 13th August – Science activity at recess for Years Prep -2 in the STEM Room – Making your own fossil. Wednesday 14th August – Science activity…
Belridge Primary Science Showcase
All of our Year 4-6 students in partner schools are busy creating and designing sustainable projects. Year 4: Animals camouflaging in the wild investigation Year 5: Effective bird feeders Year 6: Sustainable zoo Education Support: Sustainable zoo Each school will then select finalists to attend the showcase and present their ideas to external judges. There…
Summerdale Primary School – National Science Week
Summerdale Primary School Science Week activities for all year levels will include an expo for our youngest kindergarten students, species investigation and plaster casting, a species biodiversity hunt, improving biodiversity within our school, and managing future biodiversity.
Hanlon Park/Bu’ruda Project Tour
Team Work makes the Dream Work! The Hanlon/ Bu’ruda project team come together to showcase the collaboration required between different ‘STEM’ disciplines to achieve significant outcomes like this project and the role of Landscape Architects particularly as lead designers. Providing hands on activities to school students to get them excited about career options available. Hands-on…