School Theme for National Science Week 2025 unveiled: ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is thrilled to announce that the National Science Week Schools Theme for 2025 is ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.’ This theme invites students and…
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Google Classroom activities for NSW Public Teachers
Google for Education has collaborated with ASTA to adapt and digitise their amazing classroom resources! This year’s schools theme is Species Survival – More than just sustainability 🐨. It aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world. To make life a little…
Stories in the Sky – NT Science Week Remote Schools Project
There’s something special coming to schools across the Northern Territory for National Science Week in 2024. This event is brought to you by Inspired NT, Power and Water, the CDU Radicle Science and Technology Engagement Centre and aims to spark scientific curiosity and wonder for our magnificent night skies. With Stories in the Sky, your…
School Grant Recipients in 2024
Congratulations to the 302 schools who received support for their National Science Week activity this year. Skip to a state or territory: ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA The grant pool of $110,000 is provided by the Australian Government and the school grants are administered by the Australian Science Teachers Association. Australian Capital…
School Grant Recipients in 2023
Congratulations to the 257 schools who received support for their National Science Week activity this year. Skip to a state or territory: ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA The grant pool of $110,000 is provided by the Australian Government and the school grants are administered by the Australian Science Teachers Association. Australian Capital…
Glass and the circular economy: CSIRO’s curriculum-aligned activities for primary students
CSIRO, the National Science Agency, has supported STEM education and outreach programs for teachers and students for over 40 years and counting. Naturally, they’re back again for National Science Week. This year, CSIRO has created over 50 curriculum-aligned learning activities and resources for primary school teachers to enhance their classes. The activities relate to what…
School Grant Recipients in 2022
Congratulations to the 226 schools across Australia who have received a grant for National Science Week in 2022. The grant round is conducted by the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) and the grant pool of $110,000 is provided by the Australian Government. ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Australian Capital Territory Canberra College…
International Science Drama Competition 2022
Do you have a passion for science and have a flair for acting? ? Join Questacon, Science Centre Singapore and the Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres (ASPAC) for the International Science Drama Competition 2022! The United Nations has declared this the Decade of Ocean Sciences. ? This competition aims to raise awareness…
Seedscape Education Resources
For National Science Week Seedscape are offering free learning resources to complement classroom activities and/or home-based education. Grab them now to use later or use Science Week to encourage your students to take part in an activity while it is front of mind. Seedscape Ltd is a social enterprise and we’re exploring environmental sound and…
A Food and Fibre Short Film Festival with George the Farmer
Teachers – if you’re looking for a fabulous online event to do with your class remotely — or in the classroom — consider sitting the kids down to watch our brand new series of George the Farmer films where we investigate apples, chickpeas, dairy, forestry and wool. The 6-7 minute fun musical videos are accessible…