Riverland Term 1 Science & STEM Professional Development
on 19/02/2025
Date: Wednesday, 5 March 2025 Location: Barmera Primary School, SA Time: 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Cost: Free! SASTA is excited to share this fantastic professional development opportunity for Riverland teachers! Join local educators to explore how science and STEM can be taught using local environmental content, with insights from...
Bush Blitz TeachLive – Fully Funded Teacher Expedition
on 19/02/2025
Expedition Dates: 31 March – 6 April 2025 Location: Jawoyn Country, Northern Territory Applications Close: Sunday, 2 March 2025 Cost: Fully funded (accommodation, food, transport & insurance included) Bush Blitz TeachLive is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Australian teachers (Years 4–12) to step into the shoes of a scientist! This fully...
Murraylands Term 1 Science & STEM Professional Development
on 19/02/2025
Date: Thursday, 13 March 2025 Location: Paiwalla Wetland, Burdett, SA Time: 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Cost: Free! Join local educators for a hands-on professional development session exploring local aquatic ecosystems at Paiwalla Wetland. Gain ecological, geological, and historical insights from local experts and discover engaging classroom resources to enhance...
Starting Practical Work with Junior Science in 2025? Some Things to Consider...
on 17/02/2025
How Often Should Students Be Doing Practical Work? Aim to incorporate practical work at least once a week to keep students engaged in their learning. However, always ensure that each activity is relevant to the curriculum—practical work should never be done just for the sake of it! If it doesn't...
Get to know your Board Members: Alexandra Fowler
on 10/02/2025
Alexandra Fowler School / Organisation: Woomera Area School Current role: Teacher/Autism Inclusion Teacher What inspired you to become a science teacher? I honestly never wanted to be a teacher. The thing is I love sharing my knowledge and learning new things. I did animal science and wanted to be vet....