Have you thought about submitting a workshop for the STEM Conference?

Call for Workshops are still open! Submit your presentation by Friday 14 September.

SASTA Blog

Find out what's been happening at SASTA and in schools around SA in our latest blog posts. Check out our National Science Week wrap up from 6 schools around the state.

The Oliphant Science Awards is wrapping up..

With over 1800 projects received for the competition, the winning projects were on display at the Open Day with 1400 people in attendance. Keep an eye out for the results on the website at the end of September!

Early Career Teachers Conference

Knowledge on its own isn’t enough; it’s the understanding of the science content that brings it to life.

The Early Career Teachers Conference is aimed at teachers in the first five years of teaching science/STEM or those new to a specialist science or STEM role. The program includes specialised workshops for both Primary and Secondary Teachers.

We encourage you to pass this information onto any Early Career Teachers at your site.

STEM (6-11) Conference - call for workshops

Call for Workshops now open!

This Conference will provide an excellent opportunity for educators and teachers to exchange ideas about STEM teaching and learning and to maintain and develop valuable networks. If you have something you would like to share please submit a presentation online by Friday 14 September.

Resources

SASTA Stage 2 Exams

Developed by leading teachers to support SACE Stage 2 Teachers to use as a stand alone assessment tool or to help develop students exam preparation skills. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Psychology exams are now available to purchase online.

Order Resources online

SASTA Stage 2 Workbooks

Order your copies for next year online!
These are a student text and workbook that covers all content of topics outlined in the new SACE curriculum and provides students with questions and solutions to test their understanding.

Study Guides

We have a limited stock of Study Guides remaining from our second print run! Order online now.

Events and News in the Science Community

Laying Waste to Pollution

Do you recall the “BP Deepwater Horizon”? It was the largest marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry in the Gulf of Mexico. What would we do if this occurred on one of our pristine coastlines?

A solution to this wicked problem has been recently invented by Flinders University researcher, Dr Justin Chalker. Justin has developed a sponge-like material that soaks up crude oil and diesel spills.

Come and listen to Justin on Tuesday, 18 September from 5:30pm at Flinders University Victoria Square, where he will discuss unpublished work and how the invention benefits the environment.

STEM X Academy

Applications close 12am, AEST 11 September 2018.

The STEM X Academy is a five-day residential teacher professional learning program open to Australian teachers across all sectors and levels of experience. The main focus of the program is the development of hands-on, enquiry-based lessons and activities using available materials, and adapting activities using methods to suit your classroom. For more details and to apply visit the website.

Bush Blitz TeachLive Program

Bush Blitz TeachLive is an exciting professional learning opportunity for teachers who participate as research assistants for leading scientists on Bush Blitz expeditions. You will learn hands on, scientific research skills while helping to document plants and animals and potentially discover new species.

Applications close 5 October! For full details visit the ASTA website.

Mars and Wine Space Event

Saturday 6 October

Inspired by the blending of two seemingly unrelated concepts - Mars and Wine - this event is a chance for those in the space community, and all those harbouring an avid love of space, to relax and enjoy some Mars Needs Wine in a friendly social and networking event. For more details click here.