Grassland Node’s first Science Camp
The NRF-SAEON Grassland Node hosted its first science camp for grade 9 learners from June 18-21, 2024, at Mkuze Game Reserve. Nineteen learners and four teachers from various schools engaged in scientific inquiry, field experiments, and computer workshops. The camp aimed to develop scientific skills, critical thinking, and data analysis, fostering an appreciation for science and nature.
2024 Ocean Competition
The Department of Science & Innovations in partnership with NRF-SAEON invites you to participate in the 2024 Ocean Competition for learners from grades R-12 based in South Africa.
Find out more about this exciting competition!
NRF-SAEON Learner Receives Gold Medal at Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
NRF-SAEON Kid, Alutha Botha, from Nombulelo Secondary School, won a Gold Medal for his scientific project entitled Exploring Habitat Use by Juvenile Fishes Using Remote Underwater Videos, in the Environmental Science category.
Marine Protected Areas
Learn about South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)!
MPAs play an important role in protecting the marine biodiversity, ensuring that people can continue to benefit from the oceans in the future. They can be used to keep marine ecosystems functioning properly, to support fisheries sustainability and to protect the diversity of species living in our oceans.
Imigaqo yolwazi lokufunda ngolwandle
“Ulwazi lokufunda ngolwandle kukuqonda kwempembelelo yolwandle kuwe – kunye nefuthe lakho elwandle.”
SAEON National Science Week Webinar
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Using the data from the weather stations in your school
Data from weather stations is a valuable resource. This manual will take you through how to download the data, what variables have been recorded in your datasheet and some ideas on how you can use this data in the classroom.
isiZulu – Marine Science Education
Learn about different marine science careers and South Africa’s incredible marine biodiversity in isiZulu!
Climate Change: From challenges to opportunities
This booklet aims to increase public awareness of Climate Change by demystifying Climate Change using scientific evidence. We hope to inform South Africans of some of the Climate Change uncertainties, risks and opportunities they may be exposed to. Most importantly, readers will obtain insights on how they may mitigate and adapt to Climate Change-related challenges and opportunities.
SAEON Kids 2021 iNaturalist Challenge
Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 SAEON Kids iNaturalist Challenge.
We hope to inspire young scientists to explore, collect data, and gain a better understanding of the natural world around them.