School grants now open for Science Week

Calling all schools! The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) school grants for National Science Week are now open. Grants of up to $500 are open to all Australian schools (preschools to senior secondary). Start your application here. The grants are supported by the Australian Government to support teachers and schools deliver engaging STEM events and activities…

School Resource Book for National Science Week 2025 is LIVE

The 2025 School Resource Book of Ideas for National Science Week is now live! Download the resource book and student journal here. From home-made sundials to symmetrical fruit prints, this book features a diverse range of activities for Foundation – Year 10 students exploring the theme Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden…

Decoding the Universe – School Theme for 2025 unveiled

School Theme for National Science Week 2025 unveiled: ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is thrilled to announce that the National Science Week Schools Theme for 2025 is ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.’ This theme invites students and…

Google Classroom activities for NSW Public Teachers

Google for Education has collaborated with ASTA to adapt and digitise their amazing classroom resources! This year’s schools theme is Species Survival – More than just sustainability 🐨. It aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world. To make life a little…

Stories in the Sky – NT Science Week Remote Schools Project

There’s something special coming to schools across the Northern Territory for National Science Week in 2024. This event is brought to you by Inspired NT, Power and Water, the CDU Radicle Science and Technology Engagement Centre and aims to spark scientific curiosity and wonder for our magnificent night skies. With Stories in the Sky, your…

Glass and the circular economy: CSIRO’s curriculum-aligned activities for primary students

CSIRO, the National Science Agency, has supported STEM education and outreach programs for teachers and students for over 40 years and counting. Naturally, they’re back again for National Science Week. This year, CSIRO has created over 50 curriculum-aligned learning activities and resources for primary school teachers to enhance their classes. The activities relate to what…