Renew your SASTA Membership and find out what we have in store for 2025!
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| Congratulations to our Honour Award winners for 2024 - Jarrod Johnson and Jane Hosking! Check out the blog for more info! |
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| What is your favourite science fact? |
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We have a new series planned for social media next year and we want to know, what is your favourite science fact? Let us know here. |
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| Friday 29 November | UniSA, Mawson Lakes Only 24 days to go! There are so many options available across subject areas and year levels, including primary, so make sure you check it out. Registration is now available. Find out more. |
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| Friday 15 November Come along and network with other like-minded individuals whilst learning some new skills which might help you either in your current role, in the future or to further enhance the learning and teaching at your school. |
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| These FREE sessions will be held via Zoom. Register online to receive the login details closer to the date. - Chemistry - 7 November
- Physics - 12 November
- Biology - 12 November
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| NEW | Practical and Laboratory Work – Building Capacity and Confidence Workshop |
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Friday 17 January - NEW FOR 2025 In this workshop attendees will look at a variety of themes which concern early career and pre-service teachers with regard to successful planning and execution of laboratory practical sessions. Teachers will be guided through a typical laboratory lesson including the planning of the lesson, safety concerns, equipment use and managing risk whilst students are working. |
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| 2025 SASTA Annual Conference |
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The 2025 SASTA Annual Conference theme, "Decoding Science," builds on the National Science Week focus by opening the door to diverse explorations in quantum science, genetics, environmental studies, and beyond. "Decoding Science" invites educators to uncover the tools and techniques that make scientific principles accessible, understandable, and engaging for students at all levels. Find out more here. |
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| Psychology Summer Conference |
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Friday 17 January SAVE THE DATE! More details and the full program are to come. |
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| SASTA Stage 1 & 2 Workbooks -
3rd Edition |
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The Third Edition of the popular SASTA Stage 1 & 2 Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Workbooks sets students on the path to success in their studies of these subjects through its clear and engaging narrative, innovative use of art and photos, and superior contextual questions that enhance teaching and learning. Order your copy online - Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
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| Contributions from the science community |
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| SA RACI Physical, Polymer and Materials Chemistry Symposium |
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The annual RACI SA Physical, Polymer, and Materials Chemistry Symposium is a 1-day event that will bring together researchers in South Australia from all areas of chemistry in a forum to showcase and discuss fundamental and applied science. The symposium will be emerging scientist-focused, aiming to cover physical, polymer, and materials chemistry in all its breadth and diversity. Find out more and register online. |
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Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science |
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Do you know an inspiring science, technology, engineering or mathematics teacher? Nominate them now for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. Your nomination is a meaningful way to highlight someone’s achievements, efforts and positive impact.
Nominations are open until 17 December 2024. Find out more by visiting industry.gov.au/PMPrizes |
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Inquiry-based Biodiversity & Evolution Resources |
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From Cool.org These ready-to-go lessons empower students to ask questions, investigate real-world problems and develop critical thinking skills by exploring topics like bees and their habitats, ocean conservation, wildlife protection and First Nations knowledge of science and evolution. Check them out here. |
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Mozzie Monitors in Schools Professional Development: participating in citizen science in an education setting |
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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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Saturday 16 November
Oaklands Education Centre
Join us for this hands-on workshop led by the experts who pioneered the globally successful Great Southern BioBlitz. This session will delve into everything you need to know about running a BioBlitz—from mastering the iNaturalist platform to managing all aspects of a BioBlitz event. Together, we’ll even try a mock BioBlitz at the stunning Oaklands Wetlands, so come prepared to explore! Find out more and register here.
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