Learn how DNA makes individuals unique and contributes to the different traits we express. Have fun creating a visual representation using lollies. For this workshop you will need: toothpicks four different colours of the same lolly for the shorter strands. For example: marshmallows, gummy bears, party lollies. liquorice straps or lolly straps for the larger…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
The Winter STEM in the Community Challenge
About the Challenge Fiftysix Creations, with funding from the ACT Government and Inspiring Australia (ACT) Committee ,invites your child or students to participate in the ‘Winter STEM in the Community Challenge’. The Challenge is an interactive, workshop designed to help students aged 8 to 14 years old, explore the world of STEM, creativity and digital…
Growing Food in Space
How do you grow food in space? Join Dr Brad Tucker and a panel of experts as they discuss the practical aspects and challenges of living (and eating) in space. The panel will highlight the research being done on improving nutrition for astronauts and future space travellers, and how this research relates to everyday life…
Future Food Perspectives: Food Security, Nutrition, and Culture – A Panel Discussion
Feeling peckish? Join us for an expert panel discussion about the future of food. What comes to mind when you think about the future of food? Big picture issues like how to use science to ensure food security for a growing population? How nutritious the food we eat is and how that impacts human health…
Deakin University – Edible Lolly DNA
Learn how DNA makes individuals unique and contributes to the different traits we express. Have fun creating a visual representation using lollies! For this workshop you will need: -Toothpicks -Four different colours of the same lolly for the shorter strands. For example: marshmallows, gummy bears, Allen’s lollies. -Liquorice straps or lolly straps for the larger…
Deakin University – Edible Lolly DNA
Learn how DNA makes individuals unique and contributes to the different traits we express. Have fun creating a visual representation using lollies! For this workshop you will need: -Toothpicks -Four different colours of the same lolly for the shorter strands. For example: marshmallows, gummy bears, Allen’s lollies. -Liquorice straps or lolly straps for the larger…
How to Build Your Own Solar Power Bank Workshop
Charge your electronic devices on the go, using a power banks you made yourself. In this workshop participants will learn about the basic electronics behind a power bank and how it all works together. A large portion of the workshop is to finally build your own power bank. The participants will learn how to use…
Bli Bli SS Collaborates
National Science Week at Bli Bli SS will focus on collaboration. 2020 has shown us that when scientists collaborate, big things happen. From little things big things grow – students will collaborate as a class to enter our sunflower growing competition. Throughout the week, each class will conduct a chemical reaction experiment, focusing on collecting…
Newton Moore Senior High School Community STEM Fair
The Newton Moore Senior High School Community STEM Fair is held annually on a day during National Science Week. The Fair attracts interested people as well as parents and teachers from other schools as well as primary students. It also invites community groups like members of Dolphin Discovery, Rotary, Edith Cowan University, City of Bunbury,…
Significant Figures
Can you work out who the mystery scientist is and what they researches in their lab? That is the challenge for panellists on a live recording of science communicator Tom Gordon and his popular STEMpunk podcast. It all looks a lot more like a game or variety show than a science panel, as we try…