Scientific Photography Competition
21/05/2026
The Adelaide Optics Chapter invites SA teachers and students to take part in its free annual Scientific Photography Competition. Schools are welcome to use the competition as part of a cross-curricular learning task. Participants submit: A scientific photograph A 100-word explanation describing the science behind the image and what makes...
Exploring STEM Through the Stories of Scientists and Engineers
on 20/05/2026
Do you have learners in your classroom who prefer to read from hard copies rather than screens? Are you looking for a quick and easy resource to teach about the nature and development of STEM? Hilton Solyom’s series of short books on the contributions of famous scientists, engineers and mathematicians...
Roam Free Education
on 20/05/2026
Planning to travel with your school-aged children? Homeschooling or considering homeschooling? Roam Free Education can support your family’s learning journey. Founded by Bec, an experienced teacher with more than 20 years in education, Roam Free Education offers personalised support tailored to your needs. From curriculum-aligned learning resources and individualised learning...
Biodiversity Through Multiple Lenses in the Year 7 Classroom
on 18/05/2026
Written by Swati Salvi, Seymour College In Year 7 Science at Seymour College, our Biodiversity unit was designed to help students develop an understanding of ecosystems and environmental sustainability through both Western Scientific and Indigenous perspectives. Rather than treating Indigenous knowledge as an additional component, the unit intentionally integrated multiple...
Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program.
on 15/05/2026
Applications are now open for the NYSF Year 12 Program. The program invites current Year 11 students from across Australia who are interested in STEM to explore future study and career pathways. Participants attend residential sessions in January, where they visit leading STEM facilities, meet researchers and industry professionals, and...
The Robinson Aerospace Prize for Student Projects in Space Science & Technology (7-12)
on 15/05/2026
Are you fascinated by space science and technology? Do you love designing and creating new things? The Robinson Aerospace Prize for Student Projects in Space Science & Technology (7-12) might be for you! This prize is awarded to the most outstanding student projects demonstrating creativity, innovation, and the application of ...
From Participant to Coordinator: Johanna Kemplay-Hill’s Oliphant Story
on 14/05/2026
In this series, we’re featuring Oliphant Science Awards Coordinators who once participated in the competition themselves as students. Their stories highlight how the Oliphants continue to inspire a lifelong passion for science, creativity, and learning. by Johanna Kemplay-Hill, 2026 Coordinator at Millicent High School When did you first become involved...
From Participant to Coordinator: Casey Rivett-Smith's Oliphant Story
on 14/05/2026
In this series, we’re featuring Oliphant Science Awards Coordinators who once participated in the competition themselves as students. Their stories highlight how the Oliphants continue to inspire a lifelong passion for science, creativity, and learning. by Casey Rivett-Smith, 2026 Coordinator at Lock Area School I first became involved with the...
Stories from Oliphant Science Awards Coordinators
on 12/05/2026
Written by Rachel Pillar, Education Officer at SASTA and Science Teacher at Kangaroo Island Community Education When Isabelle suggested that we should ask our current Oliphant Science Awards (OSA) Coordinators whether they entered projects in the Oliphant Science Awards as students, I was immediately interested. It prompted me to think...
Using the Key idea of patterns to pique curiosity in science
on 11/05/2026
Authors: Jenny Woodcock, M.Ed STEM - Gawler & Districts College and Dr Katrina Elliott, PhD Science Education Patterns, order and organisation are one of the 6 Key Ideas of the Australian Curriculum: Science. The key ideas are designed to: provide lenses by which we can make sense of the world,...
2026 International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)
on 05/05/2026
Cost per student: Early Bird – $7 AUD (inclusive of GST); Regular – $8 AUD (inclusive of GST) Registration period: 20 April – 17 July 2026 Early Bird pricing: 20 April – 20 May 2026 (inclusive) Quiz dates: 3 – 7 August 2026 The ICQ is a long-standing, globally recognised...
2026 Commemorative Science Writing Award
on 04/05/2026
Do you have a natural flair for writing? Are you fascinated by fossils and Australia’s natural history? Consider creating a written piece for this year’s Commemorative Science Writing topic. Sponsored by the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation, the 2026 Commemorative Science Writing Award (R-6, 7-12) will be awarded to the best...
Great Southern Reef Foundation – Marine Science Educational Resources
on 04/05/2026
The Great Southern Reef Foundation is providing a suite of free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources for Foundation to Year 12, developed around the 35 minute documentary White Rock. The film is available to schools via ClickView, making it easy to integrate into teaching programs. White Rock explores the rapid expansion of...
Spotlight Australia’s unsung STEM stars in the They did what? student video competition
on 04/05/2026
The They did what? Student video competition is back and students from across Australia are invited to help uncover inspiring stories of everyday Australians making a difference in STEM. The competition is shining a spotlight on voices and experiences that are under-represented in the usual narratives of STEM success. Students...
New resources in the CSIRO Education Library
on 04/05/2026
Explore an exciting new collection of free, classroom‑ready resources in our Education Resource Library. Designed to connect learning to real‑world science and STEM careers, all resources are aligned to the Australian Curriculum. The collection includes lesson plans, inquiry‑based projects, videos and classroom activities across a range of STEM topics, helping...
OSA Ambassador - Shanza
on 04/05/2026
Get to know Shanza! How did you first get involved in OSA? My journey with the Oliphant Science Awards (OSA) began in Year 7 at Norwood Primary School and was sparked by a call for entries in our school newsletter. I was looking for a way to take my passion...