Renew your SASTA Membership and find out what we have in store for 2025!
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| As we near the close of 2024, the SASTA Board and staff would like to thank you for being such an integral part of our community this year. Your passion and dedication to science education inspire everything we do. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, relaxing, and safe festive season. The SASTA office will be taking a break from Friday, 20 December, and will reopen on Tuesday, 14 January. In the meantime, we’ve included a range of information and workshops below to help you kick-start the 2025 school year, along with some exciting science community events happening this December. |
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| The latest SASTA Journal is now in the Members Area, featuring insights from SA Chief Scientist Professor Craig Simmons, educators exploring Ediacara fossils, and the role of AI in science classrooms. Discover how traditional knowledge and science unite to restore Shark Bay seagrass, and learn from Xavier College’s innovative use of AI and VR in STEM education. Packed with fresh ideas and practical strategies, this edition supports making science engaging and accessible for all students. |
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| A friendly reminder—SASTA Membership for 2025 is now open! By renewing your membership, you’ll remain an essential part of our growing science education community. Together, we’re building a strong network of educators committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists. Your membership ensures you continue to access exclusive resources, professional learning opportunities, and the latest in science education. Be sure to check out the 2025 Professional Learning calendar too—there’s already a great line up of events, with even more to come! |
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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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| Psychology Summer Conference |
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Join us on Friday, 17 January, at the Education Development Centre for the Psychology Summer Conference 2025! Hear from Professor Lydia Woodyatt in an inspiring keynote and dive into practical workshops covering creative assessments, scaffolding, and thriving in 2025. Plus, gain valuable insights during the SACE Examination Review. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow psychology educators. |
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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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| Teachers New to Stage 1 & 2 Science |
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These workshops provide an overview, and guidance offered for planning, assessment and task design. - Physics & Biology - 7 February
- Chemistry - 14 February
- Psychology & Nutrition - 21 February
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| The 2025 Information Booklet is available and can be downloaded here. |
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Navigating the Oliphant Science Awards in your School Webinar |
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Looking for more information about getting your school involved in The Oliphant Science Awards?SASTA will be holding a FREE Webinar for teachers and school representatives interested in becoming School Coordinators for the 2025 Oliphant Science Awards. This session will give you a chance to hear from the competition organisers, head judges and a panel of experienced school coordinators. Register here. |
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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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| 18-19 January 2025 Goodwood Community Centre Spectacular Educational Exhibits - there will be an Educational / Environmental display and Pictorial / Photographic display. Plus books, posters, crafts! |
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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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International Day of Women & Girls in Science - Q&A Panel |
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To celebrate the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science the University of Adelaide in Collaboration with University of Technology Sydney and RMIT University are hosting an online Q and A panel. The panel will include 3 women at different stages of their STEM career, including an undergraduate student, a post-grad research student and an early career industry member. Whilst all our panellists will be women, all gendered students are welcome to attend the panel. We invite you to register to attend this online panel with the below details: Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025 Time: 12:30pm ACDT (1pm AEST) Location: Online via zoom Register HERE
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Toyota Dream Car Art Contest |
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Entries close 20 December
The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest encourages and inspires creative expression and imagination, challenging the boundaries of traditional thinking. It’s a chance for tomorrow’s engineers, designers, and creative thinkers to let their imaginations run wild by drawing their ‘Dream Car’. Explore 12 Primary and Secondary lessons below created with Toyota to make entering a breeze.
All entries must be hand drawn and a minimum of A4 and a maximum of A3 sized. You may like to download a handy entry template from here or from any of the lessons to help your students start dreaming! Find out more here. |
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