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...
Bring the Story of Science to Life
on 29/06/2026
Adelaide author Hilton Solyom has expanded his popular Famous Scientists series with five new books exploring the history and development of the major scientific disciplines. Ideal for supporting the teaching of Science as a Human Endeavour, these books examine the evolution of scientific knowledge, the nature of scientific inquiry, and...
Westminster School Junior Jumbucks Program
on 29/06/2026
Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026 Time: 10am-4-m Location: Adelaide Convention Centre Free to attend - registration essential The Westminster School Junior Jumbucks Program is your chance to step inside LambEx26, the world’s biggest sheep industry conference, for a free day of hands-on activities, industry experiences, networking and fun. Designed for...
The crcCARE High School Essay Competition
on 29/06/2026
Students in Years 7 to 12 from any secondary school in Australia are invited to write a 500- to 1000-word essay on the following topic: How can artificial intelligence and data help us detect, understand and manage environmental contamination? The winner and runner-up of the essay competition will receive: the...
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...