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September 2024

Welcome to September (well, close enough!) Have you registered for one of our free member events coming up this month? Check them out below. 



And don't forget the Early Career Teachers Conference is coming up in the holidays - spread the word to any new teachers you know! 

As we wave goodbye to the fantastic 2024 celebrations of National Science Week, it's time to get excited about what's next. The theme for National Science Week 2025 is "Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature's hidden language"



Get ready to dive into the mysteries of the universe, uncovering the secrets of nature through the fascinating worlds of mathematics and quantum science. Whether you're curious about how photosynthesis works or how satellites know exactly where you are, this theme has something mind-blowing for everyone.



Stay tuned for more details on how schools and educators can get involved, and start planning for another unforgettable year of science adventures! 

Professional Learning

Early Career Teachers Conference

Program and registration now available!

This one-day event is designed to support new educators by providing opportunities to network, share experiences, and learn from expert practitioners. The conference will feature four engaging streams: Engagement, Wellbeing, Curriculum Focus, and Practical Lessons, ensuring a comprehensive professional development experience. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and grow with fellow early career educators!

STEM Conference

Time is running out! The call for workshops for the STEM Conference is closing soon. Don't miss your chance to contribute to an inspiring event that brings together educators and STEM professionals from all over. Share your insights and help foster a love for STEM in the next generation. Submit your workshop proposal by 22 September!

Years 7-10 Design Investigations: Time to play

Friday 1 November

A hands-on practical session trialling different ideas for investigations suitable AC 9.0 from Years 7 -10. Full details available here.

SACE Chemistry Design Investigations: 

Time to play

Friday 22 November

A hands-on practical session trialling different ideas for investigations suitable for Stage 1 and 2 Chemistry. The workshop will involve guidelines on supporting students to deconstruct and design appropriate investigations. Full details available here.

Resources

For all resources available from SASTA visit the website.

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Stage 1 & 2 Topic Tests and Exams - available now!
Find out more

SASTA is excited to make available sets of Topic Tests that may be used as formative or summative Skills and Applications Tasks (SATs) in Stage 1 & 2 Biology, Chemistry and Physics. These tests are of the highest quality and feature a comprehensive range of questions including science understanding, science inquiry skills and science as a human endeavour.

You can also bundle your Stage 1 & 2 Topic Tests with Trial Exams! All trial exams are new for 2024.

Contributions from the science community

Professional Development at Flinders University

Sessions are presented by experts & leaders of cutting-edge research in their fields. Many are 'hands-on' sessions to get you involved and trained up. Sessions run from 5pm - 7pm - light snacks and drinks supplied.

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Sustainability in the classroom and beyond – one day forum

Thursday 10 October

 

Green Adelaide are excited to announce the keynote speakers for Green Adelaide’s forum sustainability in the classroom and beyond on Thursday 10 October. The forum at Adelaide Botanic Highschool is for school and preschool educators to share your successes and challenges of educating for sustainability. The theme sustainability in the classroom and beyond focuses on practical actions and rich learning opportunities for your classroom, school and preschool. You will learn from other educators leading interactive workshops and presentations and meet with like-minded professionals who are passionate about sustainability, youth leadership, community collaboration and real-world learning. Find out more and register here.

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Mozzie Monitors in Schools Professional Development:

participating in citizen science in an education setting

Tuesday 19 November



Mozzie Monitors has engaged members of the public across Australia to participate in mosquito surveillance. This model of Citizen Science can play an important role in environmental monitoring of biodiversity and health risks. The Mozzie Monitors in Schools project seeks to extend the existing Citizen Science activity into schools.



We invite teachers to participate in a CPD session that will:

  • expand their knowledge of facilitate student participation in citizen science
  • prepare and equip them for leading class mosquito trapping and identification in the Mozzie Monitors program
  • Provide curriculum linked educational resources for in-class activities

Find out more and register here

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