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Tag: Homeschool Specials

Events open to Homeschool students only

Electricity Safety Week Resources

Electricity Safety Week is a state-wide program for NSW primary schools designed to raise awareness of the hazards associated with electricity and teach students how to be safe around electricity. Teaching resources are aligned with the NSW syllabus, and supported by free resource packs provided to primary schools statewide with items to engage students in learning about electricity.

Electricity Safety Week 2021 was held 6-10 September but the resources can be used at anytime throughout the school year.

Due to COVID restrictions, Ausgrid has developed three On Demand video presentations delivered by Ausgrid staff to support students, teachers and parents with home learning. We hope this will encourage valuable conversations to keep our kids and community safe when it comes to electricity.
On Demand Videos
The three on demand videos run for approximately 10 minutes each and will be made available from Friday 3 September:

Video One
Meet Ausgrid and some of our team members including Jessica (engineer),  Jonathan (electrical expert), Aaron (health and safety manager) and Alice (electrical engineer). View here.

Video Two
Jonathan will take students through some important electricity safety tips when outside and give students an insight into the types of equipment he needs to use to stay safe around electricity. View here.

Video Three
Aaron will give students some great advice about how to stay safe at home and some dangerous situations they might see. View here.

Or view all three videos together, accessible on our YouTube playlist here.
Other teaching resources
Other teaching resources include a Stage 3 Electricity Unit aligned with the NSW Science & Technology Syllabus for Stage 3. We also have K-6 resources available that align to the PDHPE and other key curriculum learning areas. These can all be accessed on our website.

Stage 3 Teachers: Access our online Stage 3 Electricity & Safety Unit! Aligned with the NSW Science & Technology Curriculum, the unit contains a lesson book, interactive whiteboard lessons, STEM design challenges and YouTube videos.

K-6 Teachers: K-6 activity booklet, posters, fun activities and much more can be downloaded ahead of Electricity Safety Week.

Activity Worksheets: We have created some fun simple activities that students can do at home. These include a Crossword, Find a Word, Electricity Safety Quiz and a Snakes and Ladder Safety Game. These can be downloaded from the Electricity Safety Week page on our website here. Electricity Safety Week Resources Ausgrid On Demand Free Homeschool Specials

Indigenous Literacy Day 2021

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation proudly presents Indigenous Literacy Day, celebrating stories and language. This delightful virtual event enlightens and engages primary and early learners in song, stories and language.
It’s time to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day!
Hosted by dynamic performer, best selling author, musician, artist and Indigenous Literacy Foundation ambassador, Gregg Dreise, a proud descendant from the Goomeri and Yuwalayaay people in south western Queensland and north west of New South Wales.

And of course, to add a touch of celebrity charm, we have a special guest appearance by Australia’s favourite pop singer and ILF ambassador, Jessica Mauboy.

This 25-minute event for students aged 4-11 includes two delightful animations illustrating Kriol language:

Yakai Beibigel
Tudei en longtaim

Kids will delight in the fun and interactive nature of the event – from yelling out Yakai Gregg! everytime they see a twirling, whirling boomerang, to singing and moving along with Gregg’s lively performance.  Children will take a virtual flight to the Tiwi Islands to join local children at the island swimming hole and on a hunt for mussels in the mangroves.

What a way to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day!

Teacher Resources can be downloaded from the Indigenous Literacy Day Page on the Sydney Opera House Website – https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/schools/whatson-schools/digitalclassroomexperiences/2021/indigenous-literacy-day.html

Catholic schools unable to use the YouTube LIVE links due to website filtering for their school network.  Here is the info I have provided as some of the sessions are YouTube LIVE only:Your school will have to manage your students’ access to YouTube LIVE as per your school website filtering policies.  However, one solution which may work for your school if YouTube is restricted for your students, is for you as the teacher to create your own ZOOM Meeting for the same time slot as the DART Learning event and invite your students as you would normally do for any school ZOOM meeting. Then you as the host, would join the event YouTube session LIVE and share your screen for students to watch.

Proudly presented by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation in collaboration with Sydney Opera House.

Photography by Tiffany Parker Indigenous Literacy Day 2021 Indigenous Literacy Foundation On Demand Free Homeschool Specials

In their element (Year 9-10) SciFest

Periodic table of the elements. Background illustration.

Bring the periodic table to life in this interactive online lesson. Students see real samples of common elements, learn about their history, properties and uses, and find out how the periodic table was developed during the 19th century. Students review atomic structure, elements and the organisation of today’s periodic table, before exploring modern uses of elements and STEM careers during a Q&A session with a scientist. Students then apply their knowledge and skills in a fun periodic table game.
Cost: Free during Term 3. Normally $90 per class.   Duration: 60 minutes Workbook   Syllabus outcomes   Book now In their element (Year 9-10) SciFest Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Live Event – Scheduled Homeschool Specials

Science in the Swamp

Venture into the depth of Centennial Park’s Lachlan Swamp and meet all its inhabitants – from the smallest insects to the beautiful flying foxes that call the highest tree branches their home.

Follow our 360 tour through one of Sydney’s most important wetland and find out why it is so important for our environment and what you can do to keep it save.

On your way, you will find great activities that you can do in your local park, your backyard, or next time you are out in nature.

Are you a Swamp Scientist – test your knowledge in our Swamp quiz!

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Science in the Swamp From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Who’s an Ecologist?

Can you be an ecologist too?

Find out in this happy little song that will teach you what ecologists do, why their work is so important, and what you can do to help!

Watch the video and sing along with Amelie from the University of Sydney and Costa Georgiadis.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021

  Who’s an Ecologist? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Queens are the Bees’ Knees

How does a princess become a queen bee?

Dr Francisco Garcia Bulle from the University of Sydney gives you a fun sneak peak into the world of Australian bees in this 5-minute video.

Learn how a princess becomes a bee and why they are so important for us humans!

Our activity sheet will help you identify different kinds of bees when you are out in nature.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Queens are the Bees’ Knees From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – or how seeds travel!

Bus or train – how do seeds travel!

Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – Australia’s famous Gum Nut Babies will show you how their friends the seeds travel to make sure there are trees everywhere! Watch the video and make your own soaring seeds – instructions on our activity sheet.

This 5 minute video is an Eaton Gorge Theatre Company Production for From Swamp to Scrub by arrangement with The Northcott Society and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – or how seeds travel! From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Bug Hunts – Who Lives under your Feet?

We are going on a Bug Hunt!

Who is creeping and crawling in our garden and parks?

This 3-minute video explains how you can find the smallest of insects and who they are!

Activity sheet and insect key are provided.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Bug Hunts – Who Lives under your Feet? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Bush Tucker Bash – Aboriginal Medicine and Food

Lost in the Bush? Here is what you need to know to survive!

Follow Drew on his tour and learn how First Nation Australians have used plants for thousands of years.

Watch his video and see if you can solve the activity Purposeful Plants.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Bush Tucker Bash – Aboriginal Medicine and Food From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Physics in the Park – Why Do Balls Bounce?

Do you like playing ball games in the park? Make sure there is no liquid nitrogen around!

Make sure there is no liquid nitrogen around – find out what happens to your ball when it gets really cold!

In this short video and experiment, Jenny and Matilda from Creative Science give you an introduction into the world of physics.

Try yourself – follow the instructions on our worksheet.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Physics in the Park – Why Do Balls Bounce? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Dive Deep – Find the Superheroes of the Ocean

Who is the longest animal in the world? And why wouldn’t we exist without the superheroes of the sea?

Find out about the amazing superpowers of plankton and how all life on earth depends on it!

This 5-minute video with activity sheets around underwater food chains has been produced by the Australian Maritime Museum for From Swamp to Scrub.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Dive Deep – Find the Superheroes of the Ocean From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Dipnetting – Who lives in the Pond?

We all see the ducks and swans on our ponds and lakes but who lives in the water?

Big fish and tiny little animals – find out who exactly swims in our dams and creeks and discover what it means if you catch hundreds of little animals with your dip net.

This short video is an introduction into the fascinating world underwater. The activity sheet contains a key for the most common finds in the Sydney area.

 

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Dipnetting – Who lives in the Pond? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Art in Nature – Make your own Masterpiece

Have you seen the beautiful patterns of nature?

You can find them everywhere – in rocks, bark, sand, on leaves, flowers – !

Get out into nature and create your own piece of art!

In this short video , Ranger Louise shows how everyone can become a nature artist – no paper and pen needed!

You can also find the instructions on this activity sheet.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Art in Nature – Make your own Masterpiece From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Whose Poo? Discover Wildlife in Australian Cities with Associate Professor Power

Our cities are full of animals – discover why scientists are researching them and why they collect their poo!

Associate Professor Michelle Power from Macquarie University will introduce you to their work on bats, possums, and other native Australian animals in this short video.

Our activity Match a Scat  contains a key to the most common scats around Australia.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Whose Poo? Discover Wildlife in Australian Cities with Associate Professor Power From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Weeds to Eat? Introduction into Edible Weeds with Diego Bonetto

Did you know that you can eat some weeds?

Follow our foraging expert Diego on his walk through Centennial Park, Sydney and learn about the most common edible weeds in this short video.

Jump into the activity and surprise your parents with a delicious Dandelion tea!

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021 Weeds to Eat? Introduction into Edible Weeds with Diego Bonetto From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Rock Solid or What is Sydney Build on?

Have you ever wondered what’s underneath the famous Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge? Or if there were Dinosaurs in Sydney at one time?

Discover the world of rocks and stones in the Sydney area with Assoc Prof Kelsie Dadd.

Find out where Sydney’s volcanoes were and how you can become a geologist yourself with our video and and become a Rock Star in our activity.

You can also start Crystal Gardening following our instructions.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021.

  Rock Solid or What is Sydney Build on? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Yoga for Kids – Dingo’s Night time Story

Have you spent a long time in front of a computer or the TV?

Get up and move those limbs! Follow our little Dingo pup when it stretches one body part after the other!

This video will get you moving after a long day of online learning! Story and stretches are also on our activity sheet.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Yoga for Kids – Dingo’s Night time Story From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

DNA – the key to life

Find out why you and your parents look alike!

Dr Angelica Merlot – a cancer researcher from the University of New South Wales explains what DNA is and how researching it can help us understand diseases like cancer.

Olivia and Bella are interviewing Dr Merlot in this video. Learn how to extract DNA from a strawberry with the help of our activity sheet – maybe the first step of you becoming a research scientist too!

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. DNA – the key to life From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Stringy Science – How to Make a Rope?

Everyone needs a piece of rope – learn how to make strong rope from Australian plants!

Ranger Louise will show you how easy it is to make a strong rope or string from the leaves of our native plants.

Follow her in this short video and see what she forages and start making your own cordage.

All steps are also explained on our activity sheet.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Stringy Science – How to Make a Rope? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Friendly Frogs

Are all frogs green and do they turn into princes?
No! Discover the amazing world of amazing world of amphibians in the Cumberland Plain Woodlands of Western Sydney.

Kathy from the Frog and Tadpole Study Group introduces you to the most common species and shares amazing facts in this video.

Make your own frog tongue twister following our activity sheet

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Friendly Frogs From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

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