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SASTA Science Active School - Kangaroo Island Community Education
Posted by SASTA
on 06/05/2024
Kangaroo Island Community Education became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. SASTA Corporate member Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff have participated in judging for OSA Staff member has been a member of...
Encouraging student understanding of Indigenous Australians by incorporating highly engaging pedagogies
Posted by SASTA
on 17/04/2024
An important focus of the Australian Curriculum is the cross-curriculum priority of “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures”. Working closely with colleagues over the years, however, teachers have often shared how they struggle with implementing this in a way that is meaningful, a part of the unit of...
Exploring our sense of place through Earth and Environmental Science
Posted by SASTA
on 15/04/2024
It is often the voice of students who boast “When will we ever use this information in the real world?”. As educators, our job is to prepare our students with the knowledge and skills they will need in the real world. What they actually need in the real world, however,...
First Nation Biological Science at Hewett Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 08/04/2024
Our former Aboriginal Community Support Officer’s (ACSO) native garden continues to grow thanks to the help of Hewett Primary School students and their science teacher Ms. Jenny. Behind our science classroom, used to be a patch of dirt where weeds loved to thrive. Our staff decided to turn the space...
SASTA Science Active School - Clarendon Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 01/04/2024
Clarendon Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Clarendon Primary School have contributed to SASTA through: A member of staff with a SASTA membership Participating in the...
SASTA Science Active School - Australian Science and Mathematics School
Posted by SASTA
on 18/03/2024
The Australian Science and Mathematics School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, the Australian Science and Mathematics School have contributed to SASTA through: Currently hold a SASTA Corporate...
From Exhaustion to Empowerment: Teacher Burnout and Resilience
Posted by SASTA
on 12/03/2024
The changing nature of the workforce post-COVID has seen unparalleled effects on pedagogical practices and the neurological state of teachers. As teachers have returned to work, new and challenging environments are being faced with their role as educators. (Pressley, 2021) As a High School Physics, Biology and STEM teacher I...
SASTA Journal Editor position available
Posted by SASTA
on 06/03/2024
SASTA members are invited to submit an expression of interest for an exciting role as SASTA Journal Editor. The role will suit an individual with an enthusiasm for exploring, promoting and sharing the wealth of science education focused events and resources in SA among SASTA members. You might be a...
Get to know Sarah Todd...2023 SASTA Award Winner
Posted by SASTA
on 05/03/2024
Sarah Todd was our Primary 2023 Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of Science Award Winner. We asked her a few questions to get to know her a little better and share what inspires her as a teacher! What inspired you to become a science teacher?...
SASTA Science Active School - Westminster School
Posted by SASTA
on 04/03/2024
Westminster School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Westminster School have contributed to SASTA through: Currently hold a SASTA Corporate membership Participate in the Oliphant Science Awards Staff...
South Australian Women in Science: Part 2
Posted by SASTA
on 26/02/2024
We continue to celebrate Women in Science with some insights into those involved in the South Australian Tall Poppy program and the South Australian Science Excellence & Innovation Awards. Ms Jill Bauer Winner of the 2023 STEMM Educator of the Year - SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards When did...
Get to know Ross Riach...2023 SASTA Award Winner
Posted by SASTA
on 22/02/2024
Ross Riach was our Secondary 2023 Credit Union SA / SASTA Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of Science Award Winner. We asked him a few questions to get to know him a little better and share what inspires him as a teacher! What inspired you to become a science teacher?...
SASTA Science Active School - Stirling East Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 19/02/2024
Stirling East Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Stirling East Primary School (SEPS) has contributed to SASTA through: Having a SASTA personal member on staff Participating...
South Australian Women in Science: Monica Oliphant
Posted by SASTA
on 18/02/2024
When did you realise your passion for science? My passion for science started in high school when I was very interested in astronomy. This later led me to join the Adelaide “Moonwatch Group” in early 1958, which was set up to track the first artificial satellites, Sputnik (Russian) and Explorer...
South Australian Women in Science
Posted by SASTA
on 11/02/2024
This month we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Sunday 11 February. We got in contact with some of the recent South Australian Tall Poppy winners to find out how they got started in science, what they're currently working on and their advice to future students. ...
SASTA Science Active School - Coromandel Valley Primary School
Posted by SASTA
on 05/02/2024
Coromandel Valley Primary School became a Science Active School in 2023 for their commitment and dedication to Science Education, and their involvement with and support of SASTA. As a Science Active School, Coromandel Valley Primary School have contributed to SASTA through: Currently hold a SASTA Corporate membership Participating in the...
Agricultural Science at Westminster School
Posted by SASTA
on 14/11/2023
Westminster School have defined a new vision for Sturt Grove Farm that teaches students the importance of sustainable agriculture. As we upgrade our Farm and Agricultural learning facilities, we are emphasising the indispensability of scientific expertise in all agricultural enterprises. The essence of agriculture is deeply intertwined with science—it’s the...
The 2023 Mary Anning Art Prize
Posted by SASTA
on 17/10/2023
In 2020, at the height of the pandemic in Australia, and while searching for things to help rebuild my own creative Universe, I had an idea. What if there was a natural history art prize that required entrants to create a work of art that explored their local prehistoric story....
Bringing Back the Bandicoots to Frank Smith
Posted by SASTA
on 25/09/2023
Coromandel Valley Primary School students and their science teacher Sarah Todd recently entered the Oliphant Science Awards Citizen Science category and won the primary years category! You can view their Citizen Science entry here. And you can track their journey through the process so far through some media articles below. ...
Science, Innovation and Empowerment: Saints Girls Illuminate National Science Week 2023
Posted by SASTA
on 11/09/2023
Inspired by Science Week, Saint Peter's Girls School was energised with scientific enthusiasm to explore, discover, and create, harnessing this year's theme, 'Innovation: Powering Future Industries.' From our youngest learners in mid-year reception to our seasoned senior school scientists, each student delved into hands-on activities, bringing to life the essence...
National survey for teachers about Academy Education Programs
Posted by SASTA
on 20/03/2023
Advisory firm ACIL Allen together with the Western Sydney University have been commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Education to evaluate the impact of three Australian Academy of Science education programs: Primary Connections, Science by Doing and reSolve: Maths by Inquiry. These education programs will have continued funding to...
Space Science at Hamilton Secondary College
Posted by SASTA
on 08/03/2023
Hamilton Secondary College has a Vision to be South Australia’s leader in Space Education and equip future generations with the passion, knowledge and skills to be innovative, entrepreneurial and globally competitive in the space sector workforce. With Australia’s aim to continue growing its space sector workforce to reach 30,000 direct...
Science in Context: Wine Australia
Posted by SASTA
on 14/02/2023
For some time, SASTA has been wanting to create and deliver teacher professional development designed to give context and build relevance that science teachers already implement in the classroom. Together with Wine Australia, we have developed an exciting program to encapsulate science learning capabilities such as soil science, plant life...
2023 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science
Posted by SASTA
on 18/01/2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science recognise accomplishments in scientific research, research-based innovation and science teaching. By nominating someone for a prize, you are making a meaningful acknowledgement of the outstanding work and the value that your nominee...
Regional school students buzzing over citizen science project results
Posted by SASTA
on 09/12/2022
Budding junior entomologists from 50 regional schools in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia have successfully recorded thousands of new insects as part of the South Australian Museum’s citizen science project, Insect Investigators. The project which launched in September 2021 connected regional and remote school students with researchers to learn...
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