By Ariel Marcy, 31 January 2024
Let’s make a mini greenhouse! This self-sustaining little ecosystem will look fantastic on your desk or in your bookshelf.
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By Ariel Marcy, 13 December 2023
What a year of activity! In 2023, we posted 25 hands-on STEM activities. Here are 5 of the most popular posts.
By Ariel Marcy, 27 November 2023
Bee-come a bee hero and create crucial habitat for your local native bees. Your garden will be all abuzz!
By Ariel Marcy, 22 November 2023
Here’s a fun paper toy that can help you pick a future job. Have a go with our STEM career chatterbox! There are no wrong answers, only positive role models.
By Chenxin Tu, 7 November 2023
Friends can help you out during difficult times. Plants can do the same for each other. In this activity, find out how growing different plants together can help defend against garden pests— chemical spray free!
By Chenxin Tu, 24 October 2023
By Chenxin Tu, 2 October 2023
The Aussie Bird Count Week is an annual event run by BirdLife Australia. Anyone can participate by observing and counting nearby birds! In this activity, you can learn how to identify birds around you by listening to them using BirdNET, an app developed to quickly identify birds based on their songs.
By Ariel Marcy, 28 September 2023
Have you ever wondered how your lungs move air around? Safety: This activity involves using scissors to cut into a plastic bottle. Ask an adult for help with this step and cover the resulting sharp edges with duct tape.
By Chenxin Tu, 12 September 2023
Happy Bilby Day (September 12th)! Let’s get muddy and investigate what makes up different soils. Along the way, you’ll learn how bilbies play an important role in improving Australia’s soils. Safety: This activity involves touching soils. Watch out for any sharp objects in soil and wash hands thoroughly after this activity.
By Chenxin Tu, 23 August 2023
Let’s dive into the sparkling world of edible glitter! Try this activity to make your own bedazzling treat and explore secret shapes in food. Safety: This activity involves using a stove and handling a hot object. Ask an adult to help. Use clean hands and clean equipment while cooking.
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