Scientific Photography Competition
21/05/2026
The Adelaide Optics Chapter invites SA teachers and students to take part in its free annual Scientific Photography Competition. Schools are welcome to use the competition as part of a cross-curricular learning task. Participants submit: A scientific photograph A 100-word explanation describing the science behind the image and what makes...
Biodiversity Through Multiple Lenses in the Year 7 Classroom
on 18/05/2026
Written by Swati Salvi, Seymour College In Year 7 Science at Seymour College, our Biodiversity unit was designed to help students develop an understanding of ecosystems and environmental sustainability through both Western Scientific and Indigenous perspectives. Rather than treating Indigenous knowledge as an additional component, the unit intentionally integrated multiple...
Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program.
on 15/05/2026
Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program. The program invites current Year 11 students from across Australia who are interested in STEM to explore future study and career pathways. Participants attend residential sessions in January, where they visit leading STEM facilities, meet researchers and industry professionals, and...
Using the Key idea of patterns to pique curiosity in science
on 11/05/2026
Authors: Jenny Woodcock, M.Ed STEM - Gawler & Districts College and Dr Katrina Elliott, PhD Science Education Patterns, order and organisation are one of the 6 Key Ideas of the Australian Curriculum: Science. The key ideas are designed to: provide lenses by which we can make sense of the world,...
2026 International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)
on 05/05/2026
Cost per student: Early Bird – $7 AUD (inclusive of GST); Regular – $8 AUD (inclusive of GST) Registration period: 20 April – 17 July 2026 Early Bird pricing: 20 April – 20 May 2026 (inclusive) Quiz dates: 3 – 7 August 2026 The ICQ is a long-standing, globally recognised...
Great Southern Reef Foundation – Marine Science Educational Resources
on 04/05/2026
The Great Southern Reef Foundation is providing a suite of free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources for Foundation to Year 12, developed around the 35 minute documentary White Rock. The film is available to schools via ClickView, making it easy to integrate into teaching programs. White Rock explores the rapid expansion of...
Spotlight Australia’s unsung STEM stars in the They did what? student video competition
on 04/05/2026
The They did what? Student video competition is back and students from across Australia are invited to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. The competition is shining a spotlight on voices and experiences that are under-represented in the usual narratives of STEM success. Students...
New resources in the CSIRO Education Library
on 04/05/2026
Explore an exciting new collection of free, classroom‑ready resources in our Education Resource Library. Designed to connect learning to real‑world science and STEM careers, all resources are aligned to the Australian Curriculum. The collection includes lesson plans, inquiry‑based projects, videos and classroom activities across a range of STEM topics, helping...
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...
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...
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...