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September 2021
We have been very busy in the office with all things Oliphant Science Awards! The Virtual Open Day is now up and running on the website and the Presentation Ceremony is coming up on Friday to celebrate this year's prize winners.
There are still two more SASTA Conferences to go this year; registration is open for the Early Career Teachers Conference, which will be held on Monday 27 September and the call for workshops is currently open for the STEM Conference, which will be held on Friday 26 November.
Check out our 2021 National Science Week round-up from SA Schools on the SASTA Blog - Airdale Primary School, Gleeson College, Hope Christian College, Roma Mitchell Secondary School. If you would like to contribute a National Science Week article please let us know!
Professional Learning
*Please note COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines will be adhered to for all events
Don't forget to register!
The theme of the conference is 'Setting up for Success'
The aim of the conference is for our early career teachers to walk away equipped with the resources and best practice strategies for building their confidence and capabilities. View the Conference Program online.
For Stage 2 Teachers
Planning for Stage 2 Psychology 2022
This session will provide an introduction to the new subject outline for Stage 2 Psychology covering content, resources, assessment and SACE requirements. Full program and details available here.
Calling all science leaders and budding leaders!
This session is intended for people who are current science department leaders or aspire to be one! Come along and network with other like-minded individuals whilst learning some new skills which might help you either in your current role, in the future or to further enhance the learning and teaching at your school. Visit the website to view the full program.
Call for workshops open!
How does STEM help us battle threats to our world?
Many of the problems we face in our world today will not be solved by today’s adults, but by the students in our classrooms. Whether it is inventing a better way to distribute clean water, repopulate endangered species, or traveling and colonizing Mars; our students will be the ones leading the way. The workshop presentations aim to cover a range of the content and pedagogies of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics, Science, Design & Technology, and ICT. Find out more and submit a workshop here.
For your classroom
RiAus Education - STEM Packs
The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance of scientific knowledge, how science influences society, and how society influences science (i.e. Science as a Human Endeavour).
These are a FREE resource. Register on the website just using your email address and start downloading these jam packed classroom resources!
All tasks in these pack are mapped to Science as a Human Endeavour as well as the Core Capabilities from the Australian National Curriculum.
Mission to Mars at Hamilton Space School
Mission to Mars is a full-day, scenario-based program, taking place at the Mike Roach Space Education Centre at Hamilton Secondary College in Adelaide.
Students work in teams and use problem-solving skills to successfully complete a geological survey on the surface of Mars. Participants act as astronauts, mission controllers and research scientists in an environment that simulates real-life space explorations.
Resources
For all resources available from SASTA, see www.sasta.asn.au/resources
Stage 1 Workbooks - Third Edition | NEW
Physics now available
Physics sample pages available here.
Biology & Chemistry available for pre-order
The Third Edition of the popular SASTA Stage 1 Workbooks set students on the path to success in their study of science through their clear and engaging narrative, innovative use of art and photos, and superior contextual questions that enhance teaching and learning.
The Third Editions provide an unmatched comprehensive text fully mapped to the Stage 1 Biology, Chemistry and Physics Courses in South Australia. For more information and to order visit the website.
Biology available December 2021
Chemistry available February 2022
Contributions from the science community
Bush Blitz TeachLive
South Australian teachers are selected through a competitive application process to attend a fully-funded Bush Blitz expedition. The teachers work as field assistants for one week, alongside professional scientists, and assist with various tasks including the collection of insects, spiders, moths, reptiles and plants. Find out all the details here.
Primary Educators Conference: SA Australian Curriculum Resources
Educators SA in conjunction with the Department for Education is proud to announce our conference for primary teachers on the new resources developed in South Australia, by teachers for teachers.
Following the release of the new resources on 9th of September, all learning areas will have units of work and a scope and sequence available to all educators. These units of work have been tried and proven in the SA classrooms. For more information and to register visit the website.
A Night of Science in the South
Friday 24 September | 6.00pm
Nine of SA's best scientists (most of them alumni of the prestigious Tall Poppy campaign) present their research on people and places in fast, fun and visual presentations.
The bite-sized science treats will be delivered alongside drinks (beer and wine available for purchase), a light supper, networking and door prizes.
Bookings ($15 per person) are essential
ACSME 2021: Sustainable transformation of science education
29 September - 1 October | online
The pandemic forced us to carefully think about what a science education could look like today in order to equip graduates for the ever-changing world. By necessity, faculties of science are engaged in large-scale experimentation with online delivery, in the process discovering what works well and what doesn’t. As we emerge from this highly disruptive experience, how will we reshape science education in a way that it is sustainable and meaningful for a complex world facing numerous challenges? Further details including keynote speakers, registration are available on the ACSME website.
On the Right Track Documentary
On the Right Track Documentary captures examples of reckless driving on South Australian beaches that endangers people on the beach, disturbs beach nesting birds and destroys the coastal environment.
Win a coding starter kit
Know a STEM educator who would love FREE educational resources?
The team at The Royal Institution of Australia have joined up with Osmo to help more educators and students put the T in STEM.
The Osmo Coding Starter Kit brings coding to life and makes it accessible to children in a fun, engaging and tangible way. We have two to give away!
Gardening for Nature PL Day
Thursday 7 October | 8.30am - 3.00pm
Interested in gardening to attract birds, bees and butterflies? Love inspiring students to spend time in nature?
Keynote Speaker: Green Adelaide on Butterfly Gardening Planning and 5 hands-on workshops to choose from. For full details visit the website.
Contact SASTA
South Australian Science Teachers Association
249 Henley Beach Road Torrensville SA 5031
P 08 8354 0006 F 08 8354 0008 E office@sasta.asn.au
www.sasta.asn.au
