Why Plastic Free July?
on 21/07/2025
written by Jo Hendrix, KESAB Lots of people know this month as Plastic Free July, but why? Plastic Free July began 15 years ago in WA and is now an international movement to encourage us to reduce ‘Single Use Plastic’. Compostwares, including PLA lid Why do we need it? Plastics...
Just One Thing - Plastic Free July
on 14/07/2025
By Sue Gaardboe It was the Plastic Free July website that got me started. It’s true, I was already interested in recycling and composting, but I certainly wasn’t preaching about it or forcing my family to engage in public litter-collecting activities. My early mid-teens children were well aware of the...
OFFICE CLOSURE
on 10/07/2025
The SASTA office will be closed on Friday 11th and Monday 14th July for a mid-holiday break. As a result, there may be some delay on the processing of orders. Regular office hours (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) will resume on Tuesday 15th July.
Small scientists, BIG impact: How students are powering insect discovery and ecosystem awareness
on 07/07/2025
By Dr Andy Howe and Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries If you’re a teacher looking for meaningful ways to connect students with real science, biodiversity, and ecosystems - look no further than your own schoolyard. Insects are everywhere, and it turns out, they can teach us a lot - not just about...
Questacon's 2025 Engineering is Elementary Program
on 01/07/2025
You can register for the Engineering is Elementary Program here. Engineering is Elementary: Term 3 Workshop Dates & Locations Wednesday 13 August – Adelaide (Northern Suburbs) Friday 15 August – Port Augusta Monday 18 August – Whyalla Wednesday 20 August – Adelaide (Central) Are you looking for an exciting opportunity...
Copyright Agency Questionnaire
on 01/07/2025
Copyright Agency is asking for your help by completing a short online questionnaire about materials you have copied and shared with your students in the past 12 months. By completing the questionnaire, you can enter a random draw to win one of five eGift cards from GiftPay worth $500 each. ...
East Marden Primary School's Student-Led Biodiversity Projects
on 30/06/2025
Written by Carly Willamowski, Science Teacher at East Marden Primary School Improving our schools biodiversity was a goal that started with the concerns of our students. As a school that sits along the Karrawirra Parri (River Torrens), East Marden Primary school is surrounded by Gum trees. These trees host a...
Stay Tuned to Our Planet (STTOP) education program
on 30/06/2025
Are you looking for engaging and FREE Australian resources that align with the ACARA Sustainability Cross Curriculum Priority? The Stay Tuned to Our Planet (STTOP) education program uses the fast paced, entertaining STTOP videos to create more than 64 resources mapped to the Australian Curriculum for years 5-6 and 7-9. ...
Teachers Registration Board Service Award – Nominations Now Open
on 25/06/2025
Nominate an outstanding long-serving teacher for this prestigious recognition. The Teachers Registration Board Service Award celebrates the contributions of South Australian educators with 20+ years of teaching service who have significantly impacted student learning and the teaching profession. Who can be nominated? Teachers with over 20 years of service Nominations...
2025 National Science Week Activities
on 25/06/2025
What do you have planned for National Science Week this year? Check out some of the great activities we've come across (we will continue to update this in the lead up to National Science Week). Let us know what you have planned to feature on our National Science Week round-up...
SA Kids Blast Off: Local Students Launch Experiments into Space
on 16/06/2025
This late June marks a historic moment for student innovation and space education as Robinson Aerospace Systems prepares to launch their first satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket. What makes this launch truly special? The satellite carries experiments designed and built by school students from seven different countries around the globe....
Science Active School - East Marden Primary School
on 06/06/2025
Years awarded: 2025 What Makes East Marden Primary School a Science Active School SASTA Member on staff Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Had an article printed in SASTA publications Being a Science Active School represents a commitment to fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and discovery in science. Our...
SACOME STEM Digital Technology Program
on 03/06/2025
Looking for a STEM Digital Technology Program that spans Reception to Year 10? In Term 2, 2024, SACOME piloted a STEM Digital Technology Program. Originally developed by CME in Western Australia, it was tested in six CESA schools. The feedback was excellent. 100% of participating school leaders endorsed the program. ...
Science Active School - Caritas College
on 02/06/2025
Years awarded: 2025 What Makes Caritas College a Science Active School SASTA Members Participating in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff volunteering to judge in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff member attendance at the SASTA annual conference. Had an article printed in SASTA publications Hear from Science teacher, Christine Kemp, about ...
Bats of the Bush: Exploring the Secret Lives of South Australia's Bats
on 26/05/2025
What do bats have to do with city parks, insect control, and citizen science? Quite a lot, as explored in this engaging webinar hosted by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, featuring ecologists Dr Jason Van Weenen and Dr Kyle Armstrong. From flying foxes to microbats, this event takes a...
Day of AI Australia 2025 – Free Classroom Program
on 20/05/2025
Empowering Students with AI Knowledge and Skills Day of AI is a free, full-day teaching program that introduces students to artificial intelligence through fun, creative, and hands-on activities. Designed for students from Years 1–10, the program can be delivered at any time during 2025, with all materials and training provided...
A Jewel of the Pollinator World
on 19/05/2025
written by Rob Wallace from the Green Adelaide Education Team Green Adelaide supports nature-based life-long learning at your school or preschool. We love fostering curiosity and connecting students to the amazing biodiversity right around them. Check out the amazing jewel beetles that can be found around Adelaide, we hope they...
Bringing Back the Butterflies (BBB) campaign and Butterfly Gardens
on 19/05/2025
Nearly everyone enjoys butterflies. Their colours and behaviours tend to brighten our day and increase our connection to nature. This is important when considering human well-being. Educational opportunities Studying butterflies and developing a butterfly garden are great ways to engage student learning at all levels and can readily be linked...
Science Active School - St Mary's College
on 12/05/2025
Years awarded: 2025 St Mary’s College is thrilled to be recognized as a SASTA Science Active School for 2025. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a dynamic and engaging science education, empowering students with the skills and curiosity needed to navigate the ever-evolving world of STEM. Science is not...
Scientific Critical Thinking Session 4 – Building Initiative, How can a decision-analysis tool help make group decisions?
on 07/05/2025
Date: Thursday 5 June 2025 Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am AEST Format: Online (live session) Cost: Free Register: STANSW – Building Initiative Explore Decision-Making Tools in STEM Education Join STANSW for Session 4 of this professional learning pilot series, delivered in collaboration with University of California Berkeley, Nobel Prize...
Fossil Rock – Free Teacher Resources
on 07/05/2025
Bring Ancient Worlds to Life in Your Classroom Fossil Rock is a free educational series that combines music, science, and storytelling to engage young learners in exploring Earth's prehistoric past. Designed for students in Reception to Year 3, these resources align with the Australian Curriculum and are perfect for integrating...
Year 10 Climate Change – Classroom Resources
on 01/05/2025
Curriculum-Aligned Science Materials from Geoscience Pathways Geoscience Pathways has developed a comprehensive set of classroom resources for Year 10 Science, aligned with the Australian Curriculum. These materials support students in understanding climate change through the lens of Earth and environmental science, with a focus on local and global systems and...
Celebrating Excellence in Science Education: 2025 SASTA Award Winners
on 28/04/2025
The South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA) proudly recognises the outstanding achievements of this year’s award recipients—dedicated educators whose passion, innovation, and leadership continue to shape the future of science education in South Australia. We also thank Credit Union SA, proud sponsor of the Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of...
Marine Plastics: From Pollution to Solution
on 07/04/2025
Written by Dr Nina Wootton from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide The problem with plastic Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our homes, our workplaces, our oceans, and even in the food we eat. Once considered a groundbreaking material for its durability and versatility, plastic has...
National Youth Science Forum – Year 12 Program 2026
on 02/04/2025
Applications Now Open for a National STEM Enrichment Experience The NYSF Year 12 Program is a life-changing opportunity for students about to enter Year 12 who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This immersive summer program gives students the chance to explore future pathways in STEM through...