The National STEM Roundtable proposes to examine the issues that impact far northern Australian residents directly and provides a response to research outcomes on issues critical to our region. The issues focus on STEM applications to responses to disaster management and will reflect on data collected through projects delivered by collaborative projects undertaken by Illuminate…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Wildlife Rescue at AQWA – The Aquarium of Western Australia
The Aquarium of Western Australia welcomes schools and education groups to celebrate National Science Week with us by booking into Wildlife Rescue; an inspiring half day program that focuses on sustainability & conservation, using ever-popular sea turtles (which are keystone species) as case study. Inspire your students to become self-motivated environmental guardians with our turtle themed…
EduTECH 2024
EduTECH, Australia’s premier event for education and EdTech, annually attracts 10,000-15,000 attendees, making it one of the world’s largest education conferences. Since its 2011 Sydney launch, EduTECH has expanded globally, with events in Singapore, the Philippines, Dubai, Johannesburg, and London, reaching over 50,000 educators yearly. Our Australian event boasts a 15,000 m2 trade show with…
Science Week at Campbell Primary School
Exploring STEM with Fun and Innovation. Campbell Primary School is thrilled to announce their celebration of national Science Week. As part of our commitment to promoting STEM education and fostering a love for science among our students and families, we are hosting an exciting event filled with student-led activities, engaging demonstrations, and hands-on experiences. Activities…
Mudgeeraba State Special School Science Week
Our P-12 campus was given activities to participate in throughout the week either in their classrooms or as cohorts. The activities consisted of: Sensory Space Adventure which allowed for a space-themed sensory experience that engaged students, promoting exploration, creativity, and understanding of space concepts. Reading space themes stories on SORA. Balloon Rocket where students could…
JRLF Senior School Visits to Local Primary Schools
Students in our feeder primary schools have limited access to hands-on, authentic science learning opportunities due to lack of facilities and STEM trained teachers. This provides a perfect opportunity for our experienced and qualified STEM teachers to add value to our transition program. By visiting our feeder primary schools and running fun and engaging science…
Sound and Light Exploration
Children will be introduced to the new resources; listening station and LED lights. They will learn about technology as they hear the music, songs and podcasts from a device that uses Bluetooth to connect to the listening station. During relaxation time the multicoloured LED light will be used for children to explore light reflection as…
Morse Coders
Lower primary students will explore communication and coding through Morse code. They will investigate what Morse code is and create a bracelet with coloured beads to make their name in Morse code.
Science + Sustainability Panel Discussion – QUT Faculty of Science
Are you passionate about science and tech and want to make a positive impact on our environment by addressing climate change, conserving reefs, mitigating disasters, or ensuring a sustainable future for food? In this special National Science Week panel, delivered during QUT’s Sustainability Week, we will explore the many and varied careers that combine science, maths…
Young Tassie Scientists at Westbury Primary School
This year’s Young Tassie Scientists are University of Tasmania scientists who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools and communities during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this roadtrip are: James Temple (he/him), biostatistician – engineering and machine learning Himanshu Saraswat (he/him), geneticist – genetics and…