The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Mars Challenge Program

Posted by SASTA

on 02/04/2025

Apply for a grant of up to $4,000 to bring a new space education project or challenge to life for your students with The Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Mars Challenge Program. Mars Challenge Program Held annually, and open to all South Australian Secondary and Combined R-12 schools, the Mars Challenge...

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Questacon - Virtual Workshops

Posted by SASTA

on 01/04/2025

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre offers engaging workshops and events for schools and other education centres across Australia, enabling participants to explore and investigate science, technology, and innovation through hands on activities. Questacon’s interactive sessions will have them thinking, trying, and refining new ideas, expanding their lateral...

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Arludo's Science Challenges for Schools

Posted by SASTA

on 01/04/2025

Engage Students in Real-World Science Through Interactive Challenges Arludo offers a series of Science Challenges designed to immerse students in practical scientific inquiry, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. These challenges provide unique opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Available Challenges Adaptations Challenge Students explore biological...

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Primary Connections – Free, Curriculum-Aligned Science Resources for Primary Teachers

Posted by SASTA

on 01/04/2025

Support Your Science Teaching with Evidence-Based Tools and Sequences Primary Connections is the Australian Academy of Science’s primary science education program, designed to help teachers deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned science lessons from Foundation to Year 6. The program offers a suite of free, online teaching sequences, professional learning resources, and pedagogical...

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National Science Week 2025 Resource Booklet

Posted by SASTA

on 28/03/2025

Theme: Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) has released its 2025 National Science Week Schools Resource Book, developed to support this year’s theme: “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language.” This beautifully designed digital resource...

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New Paddock to Plate Website with Free Resources

Posted by SASTA

on 06/03/2025

Explore Over 100 Free Resources for Schools From Paddock to Plate has launched a brand-new website, offering over 100 free educational resources designed to help teachers deliver engaging lessons on food and fibre production. What’s New? Free Resources Map – Easily explore every available resource in one place. Complimentary Curriculum...

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Fossil Rock: An Educational Video Series for Young Explorers

Posted by SASTA

on 06/03/2025

Discover the Wonders of the Ediacara Period Fossil Rock is an engaging educational video series that combines live action and animation to ignite curiosity in young minds. The series explores the fascinating Ediacara Period fossils found in South Australia's Nilpena Ediacara National Park. Program Highlights Target Audience: Children aged 4–9....

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Hands-on Horticulture - New PIEFA Resources

Posted by SASTA

on 15/10/2024

NEW PRIMARY F-6 CLASSROOM RESOURCES | HANDS-ON HORTICULTURE  PIEFA are excited to announce the release of Hands-on Horticulture a new suite of resources designed to engage students in hands-on Australian Curriculum aligned investigations that explore Australian grown fruit and vegetables. The resources incorporate science understanding and science inquiry skills to...

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Geoscience Pathways Project

Posted by SASTA

on 04/04/2023

Climate action has never been more important to young people. Geoscience Pathways Project provides free support to schools who would like to offer the SACE subject Earth and Environmental Science which explores all aspects of the climate crisis. Please contact Kelly Sharrad at ksharrad@gmail.com for more information.

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