The whole school is involved events during National Science Week: Kindy to Year 1 are completing sugar glass window decorations made from dough and hard lollies. Years 2 to 6 are completing a marble run using Rube Goldberg as an inspiration for their machines. The Busselton Jetty is coming for an incursion. The…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Robotics and coding fun
We run an after school hours robotics and coding event for primary school aged children aged 8- 12 at Brunswick Neighbourhood House’s (BNH) De Carle St venue. The workshop will target girls from CALD backgrounds and aim to build confidence in STEAM subjects in this under-represented group. The workshop will be split into two parts….
Galaxy Clean-Up with Questacon
Galaxy Clean-Up will challenge students to combine technology with everyday materials and explore solutions to challenges in the space industry. Students will build prototypes and test their creations using successes and failures to refine their ideas. Bookings are essential – don’t miss your spot for this free workshop. This activity is suitable for ages 8…
Surfside Primary School/Ocean Grove Mens Shed Science Extraveganza
The Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed have developed 3 science shows that will be delivered to each class of Surfside Primary School. The show will be presented by experienced educators and scientists from the men’s shed together with trained students from Bellarine SC. The teaching strategy of Predict-Observe-Explain will be used with an emphasis…
Surfside Primary School/Ocean Grove Mens Shed Science Extraveganza
The Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed have developed 3 science shows that will be delivered to each class of Surfside Primary School. The show will be presented by experienced educators and scientists from the men’s shed together with trained students from Bellarine SC. The teaching strategy of Predict-Observe-Explain will be used with an…
Surfside Primary School/Ocean Grove Mens Shed Science Extraveganza
The Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed have developed 3 science shows that will be delivered to each class of Surfside Primary School. The show will be presented by experienced educators and scientists from the men’s shed together with trained students from Bellarine SC. The teaching strategy of Predict-Observe-Explain will be used with an…
Celebrating Science @ ESP Display
Visit a display showing the history of the Ecosciences Precinct from construction through to achievements, advancements, and importantly the people who work here. Also what the future holds for the expanding precinct. Location – ground floor foyer.
Ecosciences Show and Tell
This is an excellent opportunity to find out about current projects, new technologies used in the field, and what’s growing in the building. Good for networking. Located in the foyer. No bookings needed.
Celebrating Science Seminar
Our speakers, all senior leaders in science agencies, will reflect on the science that has been undertaken at the Ecoscience Precinct over the past 10+ years – the challenges, changes and achievements. This is an in-person and online event.
Fish Hotel Fetish: a conversation on habitats, communities, invasives, resnagging and more
The SA Carp Frenzy occurs every March at the beautiful Lake Bonney, which formed from the meandering flows of the mighty Murray River many millions of years ago. But what is quietly being achieved throughout the rest of the year to augment the purpose of this award winning competition? Kym Manning, a local fishing guru…