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 3: Evaluating Energy Facts
on 07/05/2025
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025 Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am AEST Format: Online (live session) Cost: Free Register: STANSW – Evaluating Energy Facts Join STANSW for Session 3 of this professional learning pilot series, developed in partnership with University of California Berkeley, Nobel Prize Outreach, and Global Access Partners....
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...
Turning Storms into Air Conditioners
on 07/05/2025
Presented by Flinders University Date: Thursday 22 May 2025 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Bedford Park Campus Cost: Free Register: Turning Storms into Air COnditioners Hosted by Flinders University, this workshop explores how urban stormwater systems can be harnessed for sustainable reuse and climate resilience. Discover real-world environmental science...
Teaching Digital Technologies in the Age of AI
on 07/05/2025
Presented by Flinders University Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Tonsley Campus Cost: Free Note: Please bring a laptop Register: Teaching Digital Technolgies in the Age of AI Join Dr Marissa Bond at Flinders University for a hands-on session exploring generative AI in education. Learn...
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...
Environmental Knowledge & Belonging: South Australia's Marine Wonders
on 07/05/2025
Presented by Flinders University Date: Thursday 5 June 2025 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Location: Bedford Park Campus Cost: Free Register: here Hosted by Flinders University and presented by Associate Professor Jochen Kaempf, this workshop delves into South Australia’s distinctive marine environments. Learn how local oceanography and species can be...
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...
ConASTA 72
on 07/04/2025
ConASTA is the annual science education conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association. Earlybird registrations close Tuesday 6 May. As the major science education event in Australia, ConASTA has a strong reputation for offering high quality and stimulating professional learning experiences for science teachers, school laboratory technicians/managers and others with...
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...
Arludo's Science Challenges for Schools
on 01/04/2025
Engage Students in Real-World Science Through Interactive Challenges Arludo offers a series of Science Challenges designed to immerse students in practical scientific inquiry, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. These challenges provide unique opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. Available Challenges Adaptations Challenge Students explore biological...
Turning failed antibiotics into weedkillers
on 31/03/2025
Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Waite Research Institute, University of Adelaide Weeds are popping up everywhere! Not just in our backyards, but also in farms all around Australia and the world. Weeds reduce the quality and size of food harvests, costing Australian farmers over...
National Science Week 2025 Resource Booklet
on 28/03/2025
Theme: Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) has released its 2025 National Science Week Schools Resource Book, developed to support this year’s theme: “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language.” This beautifully designed digital resource...
Questacon's 2025 Engineering is Elementary Program
on 21/03/2025
Term 2 Virtual workshops - Playdough After school from 3.30-5.00pm or 5.30-7.00pm over 2 weeks More information Term 3 Virtual workshops - Windmills Dates and times TBD Term 3 In person Location, time and unit TBD Tern 4 Virtual Time and unit TBD You can register for the Engineering is...
Taking the recycling ethos into the lab to collect much needed data on our aquatic environments
on 17/03/2025
Zoë Doubleday – Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer, University of South Australia As an environmental scientist, I’m an avid recycler at home. But I also apply the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” ethos to the workplace as well, and I’m not just talking about recycling the refuse of my lunch, I’m...
Explore the Future of Food and Fibre Education | PIEFA Conference 2025
on 13/03/2025
Registrations are now open for PIEFA Conference 2025, Australia’s leading event for food and fibre education, held in Canberra from 18–21 May 2025. This national conference brings together teachers, career advisors, and industry leaders to explore the latest innovations and classroom strategies in food and fibre education. The program features...
A mix of science and culture to snag seagrass rescue in a world heritage site
on 10/03/2025
Dr Elizabeth Sinclair, School of Biological Science and Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia and Patricia Oakley, Malgana Elder, Ranger, and Indigenous Knowledge holder Please be advised that the following article contains images of an Indigenous person who has died, which are used with family permission. Yandani Gathaagudu, Shark Bay,...
On-Campus Events – Energy, Mining & Resources School Outreach (EMRSO) Program
on 06/03/2025
Connecting Secondary Students with University Pathways The Energy, Mining & Resources School Outreach (EMRSO) program is excited to offer a range of activities and events for schools and students in 2025. The EMRSO program is hosting two on-campus events in Term 2 and Term 3, aimed at linking secondary school...
Young Women in STEM
06/03/2025
Inspiring Future STEM Leaders Adelaide University is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Young Women in STEM, an initiative encouraging women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students will engage in hands-on activities led by STEM professionals while meeting current university students studying STEM fields. The program...
Ingenuity 2025
on 06/03/2025
Discover Pathways in STEM & Design Ingenuity 2025 is an interactive education and careers event showcasing opportunities in architecture, science, engineering, computer science, and mathematics at Adelaide University. Students will have the chance to: Engage with current university students and staff Participate in hands-on STEM activities Explore career pathways in...
Zoo STEAM Teach: Learn to teach STEAM meaningfully at Adelaide Zoo
on 06/03/2025
Integrating Science and Technology in Zoo-Based Learning Flinders University, in collaboration with Zoos SA, is offering STEAM professional development opportunities for educators. One of the upcoming workshops, Zoo STEAM Teach, will provide teachers with innovative ways to integrate science and technology curriculum using zoo environments as real-world learning contexts. Date: ...
New Education Programs at Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park
on 06/03/2025
Adelaide Zoo: Twilight After Dark Discoveries A unique night-time learning experience for students at Adelaide Zoo, this program offers the rare opportunity to observe nocturnal and crepuscular animals that are typically unseen during regular zoo visits. Program Highlights Students will use red light torches and thermal cameras to locate and...
Get to know your board members: Jordan Della Pietra
on 03/03/2025
Jordan Della Pietra School / Organisation: Woodville High School Current role: STEM Coordinator What inspired you to become a science teacher? I have always loved learning. I remember helping my sister with her schooling from a young age. After completing studies in my passion, marine biology, I wanted to help...