Our Big Backyard – Authentic Learning in Action at Riverdale Primary School
on 28/08/2026
Written by Melissa McDonald, Acting Prinicipal, Riverdale Primary School Learning has the greatest impact when students can see its purpose, share it with others and make connections beyond the classroom. Our National Science Week Our Big Backyard Little Para Guided Walk was a wonderful example of this in action. On...
Science Week sparks a continuing spirit of inquiry at Barmera Primary School
on 27/08/2026
At Barmera Primary School, National Science Week was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate curiosity, practical investigation and the excitement of discovery. In the Yellow Unit, students worked alongside Mr Pearce on a range of engaging scientific experiences that connected classroom learning with the world around them. This enthusiasm was evident...
Kids In Space 2027 Education Program
on 27/08/2026
Primary schools across Australia are invited to submit an expression of interest for the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s Kids in Space 2027 program. This program encourages students to engage with the nation’s growing space ecosystem, introduce them to space technology and jobs within the space industry and spark their interest...
From the screen to the field - threatened species PD series
on 27/08/2026
Explore bite-sized online PD sessions to discover some our region's remarkable wildlife with the SA Landscape Board. Then, put your learning into action with exclusive opportunities to participate in real monitoring surveys during spring and summer. All PD sessions will include information about local conservation projects, and access to engaging...
Planting the seeds of ocean literacy—one student at a time
on 27/08/2026
National Parks Teacher Professional Development Wednesday 7 October | 10:00 am – 11:30 am Be inspired to bring South Australia's incredible marine environment to life in your classroom. Join the Marine Discovery Centre and National Parks and Wildlife Service SA for an engaging, hands-on professional learning session designed to build...
National Science Week at Annesley Junior School
on 24/08/2026
Written by Christiana Schammer, Science Teacher National Science Week was launched at Annesley Junior School with our annual School Science Fair. The Year 6 students proudly hosted a day filled with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning. Each session began with an exciting whole-group demonstration of fizzy rockets and bottle rockets,...
Save the Date: CONASTA74
on 24/08/2026
ConASTA is heading to Darwin in 2027! Join science educators from across Australia for ConASTA 74, from 4–8 July 2027, hosted by the Science Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (STANT). Expect inspiring professional learning, opportunities to connect with the national science education community, and the chance to experience the...
New Fossil Rock Episodes!
on 20/08/2026
Journey back more than 550 million years to the strange and wonderful world of the Ediacaran with the complete six-part Fossil Rock series, rolling out during National Science Week. Created in collaboration with palaeontologists, the series brings some of Earth’s earliest complex life back to life through original songs, science...
Minding Bending Light: Hands-On Optics Activities for School Groups with AIP
on 20/08/2026
Year Levels: 9-12 Class Size: 15-30 students Mind-Bending Light explores the significant role light plays in our everday lives. It focuses on the critical job light plays in high-speed global communications through an Introductory Presentation followed by two 30-minute hands-on activities: Jelly Waveguides and Laser Radios. If you're interested in...
What's in My Bag? Watch now on-demand on YouTube
on 18/08/2026
Date: 15 August - 30 September 2026 Time: On-demand, the event (20 mins in duration) can be viewed at any time. Location: YouTube - What's in my bag? Meet scientists working in places like Antarctica, Kakadu, and Ningaloo Reef. Discover the tools they use to study Australia's unique plants, animals,...
Department for Education STEM Scholarship Applications Now Open
on 17/08/2026
Applications are now open for the Department for Education's STEM Scholarships. This scholarship will support high school students from under-represented groups to pursue SACE level advanced science, technology and mathematics subjects. To apply for this scholarship you must be: enrolled in a government school the holder of a school card...
School’s in – on the Great Barrier Reef
on 13/08/2026
The Great Barrier Reef is a classroom like no other. Now a new national program is offering more Australian school students the learning experience of a lifetime by subsidising school excursions to the Reef. The $6 million ‘Kids for the Reef’ program is making rebates available from the Australian Government...
Nature Connected to Classroom Practice - PL with the Botanic Gardens & State Herbarium
on 12/08/2026
Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: Goodman Building Lecture Theatre, Adelaide Botanic Garden Join staff from the Botanic Gardens and psychologists from Connected Self for an immersive professional development experience and explore the powerful relationship between nature, wellbeing and learning. Who: School teachers, educators, pre-service teachers...
From Garden to Classroom - PL with the Botanic Gardens & State Herbarium
on 12/08/2026
Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Location: Goodman Building Lecture Theatre, Adelaide Botanic Garden Discover Adelaide Botanic Garden as the ultimate outdoor classroom! Pack your hat, grab your walking shoes, and explore how to connect nature to your curriculum with confidence! Who: School teachers, educators, pre-service teachers...
Adelaide University Public Lecture: Feed, facts and fakes: Making sense of online Information
on 11/08/2026
When: Wednesday 9 September, 5:30pm-6:30pm Where: Bragg Lecture Theatre, Adelaide University How do we decide what to believe, ignore, or share in a world of endless online information? Join Adelaide University for a fascinating public lecture that explores the psychology behind our social media feeds, and what research can tell...
Bring Space Science into the Classroom with a Free Space-Inspired Cookbook
on 03/08/2026
Looking for a different way to engage students with space science? The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (Plants for Space) has released a free, space-inspired cookbook that combines food, science and real-world research to help bring STEM learning to life. Plants for Space: Recipes for the Modern...
Term 3 Questacon Engineering is Elementary Workshops
on 03/08/2026
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and to inspire students through STEM? Apply now to participate in the Term 3 FREE Engineering is Elementary professional learning workshops! Questacon are bringing their unit of work 'Now You're Cooking: Designing Solar Ovens' to South Australia. McLaren...
SACE Stage 2 Exam Revision Sessions at Westminster School
on 31/07/2026
These revision sessions are an invaluable opportunity for students to consolidate their knowledge and prepare for the external examination. These sessions are designed to review the core concepts and critical information that form the foundation of the curriculum. Expert educators guide students through complex topics, ensuring they have a firm...
Science Active School - Blackwood Primary School
on 20/07/2026
What does being a Science Active School mean to your school community? Being a Science Active School is a reflection of our school’s dedication and growth in science education over the past six years. Previously, science formed part of our IB curriculum and was integrated within our units of inquiry....
Community BioBlitz Uncovers Local Wildlife at Frank Smith Park
on 13/07/2026
As a belated celebration of World Environment Day, Coromandel Valley Primary School hosted a community BioBlitz at Frank Smith Park on Friday 12 June, bringing together students, families, and local environmental experts to explore and document the area's biodiversity. The weekend-long citizen science event began with a one-hour guided walk...
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...
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...
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...