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2024 National Science Week Activities
Posted by SASTA
on 02/07/2024
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What do you have planned for National Science Week this year? Check out some of the great activities we've come across. Let us know what you have planned to feature on our National Science Week round-up blog! Plus don't forget to check out the National Science Week website for all...
Reflections from Retired Science Educators
Posted by SASTA
on 28/06/2024
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Peter Walwyn Imagine walking into a classroom where the only AV equipment available was a blackboard and some white chalk, and the only method of producing printed notes for a class of 35 secondary school students was using a spirit duplicator. This was the scenario when I began my career...
Science Active School - St Peter's Girls' School
Posted by SASTA
on 26/06/2024
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St Peter's Girl's School became a Science Active School in 2024 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Members Participating in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff volunteering to judge in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff member attendance at the SASTA...
Australian students win Grand Awards at International Science and Engineering Fair
Posted by SASTA
on 24/06/2024
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In May, this year, eleven Australian Year 9-12 students, with three teacher chaperones, travelled to Los Angeles to represent Australia at the Olympics of Science Fairs – the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The eleven students from NSW, WA, NT and QLD, came back sharing their life-changing...
Board Treasurer - Peter Turnbull
Posted by SASTA
on 17/06/2024
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Peter Turnbull School / Organisation: None- I am well retired! In my career I taught Science at Modbury HS, The Heights School, Valley View SS, Open Access College, and Urrbrae AHS. I was a Science Project and Curriculum officer with the education department for over 20 years, a role that...
Water Literacy
Posted by SASTA
on 10/06/2024
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We all know water is important and that’s reflected in the Australian Curriculum, with students learning about the water cycle, how waterways work and can be impacted by human intervention, and water scarcity and security. Something we talk about in the water industry though is water literacy. So, what is...
Board President - Dina Matheson
Posted by SASTA
on 03/06/2024
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Dina Matheson School / Organisation: Woodville High School Current role: Science & Digital Technologies teacher, International Students Program Manager What inspired you to become a science teacher? While teaching was not my first career choice, once I got into it, I knew I needed to be a Science teacher. I've...
Space Agriculture: From Crater to Plate
Posted by SASTA
on 27/05/2024
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With the Aurora Australis visible in the last couple of weeks you have probably spent some time staring up at the stars. Maybe wondering about the next Moon mission, or what life on Mars could look like? Space is an ever-fascinating topic, and a subject that truly brings science as...
Science Active School - Annesley Junior School
Posted by SASTA
on 20/05/2024
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Annesley Junior School became a Science Active School in 2024 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. Science at Annesley Junior School Annesley Junior School has been thrilled to be recognised as a Science Active School in 2024. At Annesley science...
A Day in the Life of the Adelaide Planetarium
Posted by SASTA
on 15/05/2024
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Over 400 years ago Johannes Kepler gazed into the night sky and revolutionised our understanding by revealing that planets orbit in ellipses rather than perfect circles, with those nearer to the sun moving at a faster pace than their distant counterparts. Today, within the Planetarium’s immersive dome, participants embark on...
Science Active School - Kangaroo Island Community Education
Posted by SASTA
on 06/05/2024
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Kangaroo Island Community Education became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Corporate member Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff have participated in judging for OSA Staff member has been a member of...
Science Active School - Trinity Gardens School
Posted by SASTA
on 22/04/2024
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Trinity Gardens School became a Science Active School in 2024 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Corporate membership Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Had a submission printed in the SASTA blog Hear from Jean-Luc, Science Teacher, about what...
Exploring our sense of place through Earth and Environmental Science
Posted by SASTA
on 15/04/2024
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It is often the voice of students who boast “When will we ever use this information in the real world?”. As educators, our job is to prepare our students with the knowledge and skills they will need in the real world. What they actually need in the real world, however,...
First Nation Biological Science at Hewett Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 08/04/2024
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Our former Aboriginal Community Support Officer’s (ACSO) native garden continues to grow thanks to the help of Hewett Primary School students and their science teacher Ms. Jenny. Behind our science classroom, used to be a patch of dirt where weeds loved to thrive. Our staff decided to turn the space...
Science Active School - Clarendon Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 01/04/2024
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Clarendon Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Clarendon Primary School have contributed to SASTA through: A member of staff with a SASTA membership Participating in the...
Science Active School - Australian Science and Mathematics School
Posted by SASTA
on 18/03/2024
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The Australian Science and Mathematics School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, the Australian Science and Mathematics School have contributed to SASTA through: Currently hold a SASTA Corporate...
From Exhaustion to Empowerment: Teacher Burnout and Resilience
Posted by SASTA
on 12/03/2024
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The changing nature of the workforce post-COVID has seen unparalleled effects on pedagogical practices and the neurological state of teachers. As teachers have returned to work, new and challenging environments are being faced with their role as educators. (Pressley, 2021) As a High School Physics, Biology and STEM teacher I...
Get to know Sarah Todd...2023 SASTA Award Winner
Posted by SASTA
on 05/03/2024
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Sarah Todd was our Primary 2023 Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of Science Award Winner. We asked her a few questions to get to know her a little better and share what inspires her as a teacher! What inspired you to become a science teacher?...
Science Active School - Westminster School
Posted by SASTA
on 04/03/2024
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Westminster School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Westminster School have contributed to SASTA through: Currently hold a SASTA Corporate membership Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff...
South Australian Women in Science: Part 2
Posted by SASTA
on 26/02/2024
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We continue to celebrate Women in Science with some insights into those involved in the South Australian Tall Poppy program and the South Australian Science Excellence & Innovation Awards. Ms Jill Bauer Winner of the 2023 STEMM Educator of the Year - SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards When did...
Get to know Ross Riach...2023 SASTA Award Winner
Posted by SASTA
on 22/02/2024
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Ross Riach was our Secondary 2023 Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of Science Award Winner. We asked him a few questions to get to know him a little better and share what inspires him as a teacher! What inspired you to become a science teacher?...
Science Active School - Stirling East Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 19/02/2024
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Stirling East Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Stirling East Primary School (SEPS) has contributed to SASTA through: Having a SASTA personal member on staff Participating...
South Australian Women in Science: Monica Oliphant
Posted by SASTA
on 18/02/2024
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When did you realise your passion for science? My passion for science started in high school when I was very interested in astronomy. This later led me to join the Adelaide “Moonwatch Group” in early 1958, which was set up to track the first artificial satellites, Sputnik (Russian) and Explorer...
South Australian Women in Science
Posted by SASTA
on 11/02/2024
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This month we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Sunday 11 February. We got in contact with some of the recent South Australian Tall Poppy winners to find out how they got started in science, what they're currently working on and their advice to future students. ...
Science Active School - Coromandel Valley Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 05/02/2024
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Coromandel Valley Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Coromandel Valley Primary School have contributed to SASTA through: Currently hold a SASTA Corporate membership Participating in the...
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