Native Seed Box Classroom Resources and Seed Kits
on 07/07/2026
Native Seed Box offers curriculum-aligned Australian classroom resources designed to bring biodiversity, pollination, seed germination and sustainability learning to life through hands-on environmental science. Their classroom seed bomb kits include teacher guides, lesson slides, student worksheets and curriculum mapping, making it easy for schools to explore native ecosystems and habitat...
AI Uncovered Podcast: Submit your questions on AI to be part of this podcast
on 07/07/2026
Have you got a burning question on AI that you would like answered on a NationalScience Week special edition podcast? The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child are creating an Ask an Expert: AI Uncovered Podcast for...
Science With Purpose: What My Research Taught Me About Teaching Climate Change
on 06/07/2026
by Marina Baltikian, St Paul's College This year at St Paul's College, our school theme is With Purpose, a theme that resonates deeply with SASTA's July focus on Science with Purpose. I am a science teacher here in South Australia, and I have recently submitted my PhD dissertation to the...
Space Passport Program
on 02/07/2026
Dates: 21-22 July 2026 Location: Adelaide Convention Centre The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is inviting students across South Australia to participate in the Space Passport Program, at the 19th Australian Space Forum. The Space Passport Program, sponsored by SASIC and coordinated by Hamilton Secondary College, is a free program offering...
Myth busting science: using novelty to shift students’ conceptions
on 29/06/2026
by Rachel Pillar, SASTA Education Officer & Science Teacher, Kangaroo Island Community Education Who doesn’t love watching a vintage episode of Mythbusters? This popular 2000s show brought science to life for many admiring fans. No doubt many teachers (me included) succumbed to calls to ‘play an episode’ on a Friday...
Energy Literacy: Teaching the ‘Hidden World’ Behind the Light Switch - Snowy STEM Academy
on 22/06/2026
Written by Erica Gibbs It’s a freezing June day – you get home after school, flick on the lights and pop your laptop straight on charge. Might as well get the heater going too before you jump in a hot shower so the house is warm by the time you...
Advanced Microscopy - Decoding the Unseen World of Science in Australian Classrooms
on 15/06/2026
This article has been reproduced from the SASTA Journal, 2025, Edition 1. Jessica Jones, Inspire STEM Education Australasia. A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED MICROSCOPY In his recent keynote address at the 2025 Annual SASTA Conference, Mr Angus Netting described how advanced microscopy plays a critical role in scientific and industrial...
Inspire Future STEM Leaders at STEM Careers Day 2026
on 10/06/2026
Science Alive's STEM Careers Day returns on Friday 7 August 2026, providing secondary students with an exciting opportunity to explore future pathways in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Held at the Adelaide Showground, STEM Careers Day brings together more than 80 exhibitors, industry professionals, educators and training providers, offering students...
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours
on 04/06/2026
Looking for an engaging way to take learning beyond the classroom? Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours offers curriculum-aligned educational experiences that immerse students in Adelaide’s unique natural and cultural heritage. Based at Garden Island in Port Adelaide, these guided kayaking tours explore the marine and riparian habitats of the iconic Adelaide...
Borrow, Explore, Discover: Inside Green Adelaide’s Loan Library
on 02/06/2026
Looking for new ways to bring nature education to life? Or perhaps you're after some fresh resources for your classroom? Green Adelaide’s Loan Library offers a fantastic range of free resources for schools, including books, games, posters, DVDs and hands-on equipment such as nest box cameras, water quality testing kits...
ASTA Position Paper Explores Future Directions for Science Education
on 01/06/2026
The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) has released a new position paper exploring how Australia can strengthen its long-term science capability through education reform. Titled Strengthening Australia’s Sovereign Science Capability Through Genuine Education Reform, the paper examines the relationship between student participation in senior science and mathematics, teacher workforce challenges,...
Phage Hunters: Authentic Microbiology in the Classroom
on 25/05/2026
Written by Andy Stone, Australian Science & Mathematics School Microbiology can be a challenging area for students to connect with; by its nature, it explores a world they cannot see. The Phage Hunters elective was designed to bridge that gap, allowing students to investigate the invisible world through authentic, research-based...
Scientific Photography Competition
21/05/2026
The Adelaide Optics Chapter invites SA teachers and students to take part in its free annual Scientific Photography Competition. Schools are welcome to use the competition as part of a cross-curricular learning task. Participants submit: A scientific photograph A 100-word explanation describing the science behind the image and what makes...
Biodiversity Through Multiple Lenses in the Year 7 Classroom
on 18/05/2026
Written by Swati Salvi, Seymour College In Year 7 Science at Seymour College, our Biodiversity unit was designed to help students develop an understanding of ecosystems and environmental sustainability through both Western Scientific and Indigenous perspectives. Rather than treating Indigenous knowledge as an additional component, the unit intentionally integrated multiple...
Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program.
on 15/05/2026
Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program. The program invites current Year 11 students from across Australia who are interested in STEM to explore future study and career pathways. Participants attend residential sessions in January, where they visit leading STEM facilities, meet researchers and industry professionals, and...
Using the Key idea of patterns to pique curiosity in science
on 11/05/2026
Authors: Jenny Woodcock, M.Ed STEM - Gawler & Districts College and Dr Katrina Elliott, PhD Science Education Patterns, order and organisation are one of the 6 Key Ideas of the Australian Curriculum: Science. The key ideas are designed to: provide lenses by which we can make sense of the world,...
2026 International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)
on 05/05/2026
Cost per student: Early Bird – $7 AUD (inclusive of GST); Regular – $8 AUD (inclusive of GST) Registration period: 20 April – 17 July 2026 Early Bird pricing: 20 April – 20 May 2026 (inclusive) Quiz dates: 3 – 7 August 2026 The ICQ is a long-standing, globally recognised...
Great Southern Reef Foundation – Marine Science Educational Resources
on 04/05/2026
The Great Southern Reef Foundation is providing a suite of free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources for Foundation to Year 12, developed around the 35 minute documentary White Rock. The film is available to schools via ClickView, making it easy to integrate into teaching programs. White Rock explores the rapid expansion of...
Spotlight Australia’s unsung STEM stars in the They did what? student video competition
on 04/05/2026
The They did what? Student video competition is back and students from across Australia are invited to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. The competition is shining a spotlight on voices and experiences that are under-represented in the usual narratives of STEM success. Students...
New resources in the CSIRO Education Library
on 04/05/2026
Explore an exciting new collection of free, classroom‑ready resources in our Education Resource Library. Designed to connect learning to real‑world science and STEM careers, all resources are aligned to the Australian Curriculum. The collection includes lesson plans, inquiry‑based projects, videos and classroom activities across a range of STEM topics, helping...
First Nations’ Histories and Cultures in Mathematics & STEM
on 29/04/2026
Tuesday 30 June 2026, 8:45am - 3:30pm Join the South Australian Museum and the CSER Maths in Schools Team on Tuesday 30 June for a full day workshop as we dive into the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander histories & cultures content in Mathematics and STEM. The workshop includes a...
New Algal Bloom Resources for South Australian Classrooms
on 28/04/2026
The Marine Discovery Centre has released a new suite of educational resources to support South Australian teachers and students in understanding algal blooms and their impacts on marine environments. Developed in collaboration with EMS Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries, the Great Southern Reef Foundation, the Department for Environment and Water, University of...
Tick Tock, Food O’Clock: Why the timing of your meals matters for health and wellbeing
on 20/04/2026
Dr Amy Hutchison, University of Adelaide Have you ever wondered why you have lots of energy during the day, and feel sleepy at night? Or maybe you skipped breakfast and felt your stomach rumble loudly in class? This is all the work of your circadian rhythm, or body clock. Your...
Youth ANZAAS 2026 – National Science Program for Students
on 16/04/2026
Youth ANZAAS 2026 is a national residential science program for students in Years 10–12, offering a unique opportunity to explore real-world science and connect with leading researchers. Delivered by the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, the program brings together students from across Australia to gain...
Vale Mike Roach
on 08/04/2026
SASTA Honorary Life Member | SASTA Medal recipient (2000) A passionate advocate for space science education, Mike Roach dedicated his career to inspiring students and supporting teachers across South Australia and beyond. We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Mike Roach, SASTA Honorary Life Member and recipient of...