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December 2022
As we start to wrap things up for 2022, the SASTA Board and staff would like to wish you a very happy, relaxing and safe festive season and break! The SASTA office will be closed for the holiday break from midday 16 December and will reopen on Tuesday 10 January.
In the meantime, there is plenty of information / workshops below to get you started for the 2023 school year!
SASTA News
2023 SASTA Membership Renewal
Don't forget to renew your SASTA Membership before you go on holidays!
You can renew your membership subscription on the SASTA website. The 2023 Professional Learning calendar is now available to help you plan for next year!
Don’t forget, your membership will expire on 31 December 2022, so if you want to register for any 2023 professional learning after this date, your 2023 membership will need to be paid before you register to be eligible for the member price.
SASTA Journal - Geoscience Edition
We're excited to release the 2nd edition of the Journal for 2022, which has a Geoscience focus. This includes some fantastic articles from Dr Richard Lilly, University of Adelaide, Tom Raimono & Lily Reid, Project LIVE and Mary Droser, University of California and colleagues.
The digital copy is now available to members in the SASTA Members Area. And a hard copy will be in the mail next week!
9-12 July 2023
CONASTA 70 in Adelaide
Call for Workshops has been extended
Do you have an innovative practice or teaching strategy that works? Submit a session proposal and share your expertise and inspiration with others! Submissions close Sunday 5 February - find out all the details here.
Professional Learning
Program & registration is available! Find out more here.
The program and registration are now available for the Psychology Summer Conference being held on Friday 13 January 2023. Check out the program here.
Teachers New to Stage 1 & 2 Science Workshops
Registration is now open for the SASTA Teachers New to Stage 1 & 2 Science Workshop Series. Find out more here.
- Biology - Friday 10 February
- Physics - Friday 10 February
- Nutrition - Friday 17 February
- Chemistry - Friday 17 February
- Psychology - Friday 24 February
- Scientific Studies - Friday 24 February
The SHE Task
This workshop is aimed at people who want to further their skills in setting, assessment and providing feedback on the SHE task. It also will cover the writing and marking of SHE questions for tests and examinations. There will be time to examine your own student work and participate in some cross-moderation and marking of work/drafts.
Design & Deconstruct Workshop
This workshop is aimed at people who want to further their skills in setting, assessment and providing feedback on the D&D + practical report task. It also will cover the writing and marking of practical questions for tests and exams as well. There will be time to examine your own student work and participate in some cross-moderation and marking of work/drafts
Oliphant Science Awards
Navigating the Oliphant Science Awards in your School Webinar
Looking for more information about getting your school involved in The Oliphant Science Awards?SASTA will be holding a FREE Webinar for teachers and school representatives interested in becoming School Coordinators for the 2023 Oliphant Science Awards.
This session will give you a chance to hear from the competition organisers, head judges and a panel of experienced school coordinators. Register here.
Resources
For all resources available from SASTA visit the website.
Physics now available
Biology & Chemistry available for pre-order
Stage 2 Workbooks - 3rd Edition | NEW
The Third Edition of the popular SASTA Stage 2 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 have been completely reviewed and improved with any needed corrections made. For more information and to order visit the website.
Biology available January 2023
Chemistry available February 2023
Contributions from the science community
A Curious Thing - The Story of Mary Anning
Special Women in STEM opening night
On February 22nd, 7:30pm, at Ayers House, North Terrace the world
premiere performance of A Curious Thing - The Story of Mary Anning will
be followed by a panel discussion exploring the challenges faced by
women in STEM in 2022, and asking what’s changed and not changed
since Mary Anning’s time in the early 1800s. Bookings are now open. Find all the details here.
Energy, Mining and Resources School Outreach Program (EMRSO)
The EMRSO program offers a suite of interactive, curriculum-aligned workshops for Years 7-12 students delivered both at your school and on our campus. Additionally, the program will offer Year 12 student networking opportunities with industry as well as spark student interest in making the resources sector more sustainable and the global impacts they can make on an individual level.
In 2023 we are also bringing you two exciting immersive, on-campus experiences to give students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the sector. Register your interest via the links below:
- Year 11 & 12 – Wednesday 22nd of March 2023 (Term 1 Week 8)
- Year 9 & 10 – Wednesday 27th of September 2023 (Term 3 Week 10)
National Science Week Grants for 2023
Applications are open now for event holders to apply for support for holding in-person or online events in National Science Week 2023. Grants can be from $2,000 to $20,000 ex GST and the total grant pool is $500,000.
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to:
- inspire wide community participation in STEM
- provide an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Australian scientists to the world of knowledge
- encourage an interest in science pursuits among the general public
- encourage younger people to become fascinated by the world we live in.
Be sure to carefully read the grant guidelines (pdf, 634 kB) before applying.
Positions Vacant
- Teacher in Residence Program Coordinator, The University of Adelaide
- Tutors - University of Adelaide
For full information please visit the website.
Regional school students buzzing over citizen science project results
Budding junior entomologists from 50 regional schools in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia have successfully recorded thousands of new insects as part of the South Australian Museum’s citizen science project, Insect Investigators.
The project which launched in September 2021 connected regional and remote school students with researchers to learn about Australia’s rich biodiversity.
Read the full story here.
Arludo’s National Game Design Challenge is coming in 2023!
Your students will design Arludo's next big mobile science game to test their most pressing science question. The team with the best idea will receive 3 months of mentorship by Arludo’s game designers and scientists to develop their game!
Teachers and carers will be supported with curriculum materials and professional development opportunities. Registration opens February 6th, 2023. Sign up now to be the first to receive the template, unit of work, and teacher resources. You'll also unlock support from our team of scientists!
Sign up here: https://arludo.com/gdc2023
Become an accredited AUSMAP data collector!
Monday 9 January 2023
For more information and to register visit the AAEESA 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
