Yakult is committed to improving and providing a link between education and the food industry. School groups are welcome for a free factory tour of Yakult’s facilities which can be individualised to your area of study and curriculum needs. Topics covered include food manufacturing and processing, scientific exploration of bacteria and quality control, health topics…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
National Science Week at Lilydale District School
As a K-13 school we will host a series of STEM activities during Science Week to cultivate engagement and grow student aspiration in agriculture as we explore food sciences and sustainable food futures. Our Year 7 and 8 hydroponic farmers will use scientific understandings of plant science to design, build and test different hydroponic setups…
Richgro Bioenergy Plant Tour
Ever wondered how food waste can be used to generate electricity? Join us on the Richgro Bioenergy Plant Tour to find out how. You will learn about the science of an anaerobic digester and how it generates electricity via methane capture from food waste. This ‘mechanical stomach’ turns food waste into enough energy to power…
HealthLAB – Xavier College Tiwi Islands
The Menzies HealthLAB aims to translate research knowledge into action and improved health. It has the potential to positively impact health outcomes over the entire life course by ensuring the wider community, particularly young and Indigenous people are fully informed of the consequences that lifestyle choices made today, can have on their own health and…
Mudgeeraba Special School Celebrating National Science Week
All students at Mudgeeraba Special School will engage in rotational activities during science week around food- fruit and vegetables with their cohort in the assembly area. Outcomes can be incorporated across Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics from our Science Week Rotations. Within the Science Key Learning Area students will be engaging in observation skills, recording…
Environment and Sustainability Expo
The South West Science Council are bringing together a force of scientists to Bunbury in celebration of sustainability in this unique region. Come along and hear about conservation activities and environmental projects in the South West and learn about careers in science and sustainability. Light refreshment provided, please register for catering purposes. We will be…
Innovating in Early Childhood: Using technology for equality and STEM learning
During National Science Week, our Conceptual PlayLab will present innovative digital tools, alongside what has been learned about supporting STEM conversations with educators and families over the past year. Come along to the launch of our exhibition to see the innovations first hand, followed by a public lecture to hear about our findings to date….
Canberra Kids SecuriDay
Kids SecuriDay is all about introducing youth to security, and its importance in their everyday lives. This event is for children aged 6 to 16 and their parents/guardians. We aim to reach people from all areas of the community who want to expand their knowledge, as the goal is to learn about security, be inspired…
That’s Elementary, My Dear: Satellites that detect environmental change
Have you ever heard the saying It’s hard to see the forest for the trees? Sometimes a little distance is what we need. We can learn a lot about Earth by observing it from a distance. Surprisingly, we can even learn a lot about what’s happening just on the surface of Earth. Join UNSW Sydney Professor of…
Sikorsky Australia’s Plane Simple Presentation Takes Off
Sikorsky Australia, together with Nowra Show Society, Shoalhaven Defence & Industry Group and Regional Development Australia Far South Coast are proud to host the presentation of the Plane Simple 2020 winners and launch the 2021 Plane Simple event. This will take place at Sikorsky Australia at 10.30am on Friday 20 August as part of National…