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...
RACI The D.R. Stranks Memorial Lecture 2026
on 23/04/2026
Date: Tuesday 26th May, 4.30 - 5.30pm Location: Adelaide University, Napier Building LG28 Lecture Room AND via Zoom FREE event for chemistry teachers and SACE Stage 2 Chemistry Students This presentation relates to Topic 1 – Monitoring the Environment and Topic 4- Managing Resources in the SACE Stage 2 Chemistry...
Flinders University Physics Skills Enhancement Micro credential course
on 21/04/2026
Flinders University are offering a Physics Skills Enhancement Micro-credential course (3rd intake) for teachers. The course is open to everyone irrespective of their teaching background. They have secured 25 fee waiver spots for teachers with the Australian Government funding due to success and impact of our previous intakes. The next...
Big Science Competition
on 21/04/2026
The Big Science Competition is open to students in Years 7 to 10 globally. It’s a 50-minute, mixed format online science competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting! 2026 Dates: Monday 4 May to Friday 15 May...
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...
Annual Humpback Day – Virtual Excursion
on 07/04/2026
Event details: Date: 6 May 2026 Time: 4:00 pm (AEST) Format: Live online webinar Duration: 1 hour Cost: Free The Australian National Maritime Museum invites schools to take part in Annual Humpback Day, a free virtual excursion exploring the migration and conservation of humpback whales. Designed for students from Foundation...
CRISPR Explained: The Gene-Editing Tool Transforming Science
on 06/04/2026
by Daniella Edwards Imagine being able to correct a spelling mistake in DNA the same way you fix a typo in a document. Instead of rewriting the entire sentence, you simply find the incorrect letter, delete it, and replace it with the correct one. That idea might sound like science...
Future Health Leaders Program – Applications Open
on 31/03/2026
Key details: Eligibility: Female Year 11 students Location: Canberra (Immersion Day) Applications close: 31 May 2026 The Future Health Leaders Program (FHL), delivered by Research Australia in partnership with AbbVie, is returning for 2026. This national initiative supports female Year 11 students to explore pathways into leadership in health and...
Seeing the Edges: How Curiosity (and a Few Thousand Dots) Can Help Children Smile
on 30/03/2026
When people think about Artificial Intelligence (AI), they often imagine robots, self-driving cars, or maybe ChatGPT. But in our lab at the University of Adelaide, AI is helping us look at something much closer to home: children’s faces. Recently, my team worked on a project to help doctors better understand...
The Premier’s Reading Challenge STEM Competition
on 24/03/2026
The 2026 STEM Reading and Design Competition is open to R-12 students and will run during Term 2. The PRC and partners are again chellning students to read about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in the lead up to National Science Week. The reading and design competition started in...
Our Changing Planet and Ourselves: Why Nature Connection Might Be the Missing Link in Science Education
on 16/03/2026
"A moth will never know what a zebra finch hears in its song, a zebra finch will never feel the electric buzz of a black ghost knifefish, a knifefish will never see through the eyes of a mantis shrimp, a mantis shrimp will never smell the way a dog can,...
Our Changing Planet: Empowering Students to Engage with Environmental Change at Kangaroo Island Community Education (KICE)
on 09/03/2026
By Erica Bolto, Margaret Zimmermann and Deb Laver Here at KICE, we are committed to nurturing our students' understanding of environmental change and empowering them to become active stewards of our planet. Our school is located in a unique environmental setting, which inspires us to create authentic learning experiences that...
National Science Week 2026 - Resource Book Now Available!
on 06/03/2026
The 2026 National Science Week Schools Resource Book is here! This year’s theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all invites students and teachers to explore how agricultural practices have changed over time to enable food security. However, sowing science knowledge in all of us plays a very crucial role....
2026 National Science Week School Grants Now Open!
on 06/03/2026
Applications are now open for National Science Week School Grants, closing 12 April! Schools across Australia can bring science to life in 2026 with a National Science Week School Grant! Applications are now open for funding to support hands-on, curriculum-aligned science events during National Science Week (8–16 August 2026). This...
Soil Week Australia Schools Competition
on 05/03/2026
Students across Australia are invited to explore the fascinating world beneath our feet through the Soil Week Australia Schools Competition. This competition encourages students to investigate the importance of healthy soil and its connection to food production, ecosystems and the environment. Through creative or research-based projects, students can demonstrate their...
Supporting Quality Climate Change Education in Australian Schools
on 02/03/2026
This professional consensus paper on climate change education has been jointly developed by the Australian Science Teachers Association, the Australian Geography Teachers Association and the Australian Association for Environmental Education. It represents the shared professional judgement of teachers, educators and education researchers across Australia and responds directly to what teachers...
Year 5/6 students investigate how plants grow in space-like conditions
on 23/02/2026
SASTA is pleased to reshare this student-written blog from Unley Primary School, highlighting an engaging Year 5/6 science investigation inspired by real-world research. The visit connected classroom learning with current work being undertaken through the Plants for Space program at the University of Adelaide. From the Science Teacher As a...
Students Soar with Fleet Space’s LaunchBox Program
on 16/02/2026
Years 7 and 8 students at Mary MacKillop College reached for the stars during an exciting two-day LaunchBox program run in partnership with Fleet Space on December 1 and 2. This immersive experience, funded through the Australian Government’s Schools Pathways Program, gave students an authentic taste of the space industry...
2026 Early STEM Education Awards – Nominations Open
on 13/02/2026
Key dates: Nominations open: 1 March Nominations close: 31 May Now in its fifth year, Early STEM Education Awards are the only awards in Australia dedicated to recognising STEM excellence in early childhood education. They shine a spotlight on educators and services that embed curiosity, investigation and STEM thinking into...
Ask The Community: Which teaching resource would you recommend to every early career science teacher?
on 09/02/2026
We asked our science community to let us know which teaching resources they would recommend to every early career science teacher. Below you can find a list of peer-suggested resources to help you at the start of your teaching journey. Primary Connections Primary Connections is the Australian Academy of Science's...
Education Resources from SA Museum
on 06/02/2026
Can’t Come to the Museum? Bring the Museum to You Schools can now borrow museum specimen cases to bring hands-on science learning directly into the classroom. A growing range of curated cases is available for short-term loan, supporting inquiry, observation and discussion across a range of year levels. Available now:...
Think Science! 2026: Bringing science skills together
on 04/02/2026
Registration opens: Monday 9 February 2026 Closing date for entries: Friday 3 July 2026 Winners announced: during National Science Week (15–23 August 2026) Think Science! 2026 is a free, nationwide science competition for students in Years 3 to 10, encouraging teamwork, scientific inquiry and creativity. Hosted by ANSTO, the event...