SA Science Teachers Association

🌱 The latest SASTA Journal is now available!

Inspired by this year's National Science Week theme, Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All, our first Journal edition for 2026 is packed with ideas, inspiration and practical classroom connections for science educators.

Explore environmental research, space agriculture, citizen science, classroom curiosity collections, and inspiring examples of science learning from South Australian schools.

📖 Available now in the SASTA Members' Area: https://bit.ly/4e9bo7Q

What do you wish you'd known in your first years of teaching?

The SASTA Early Career Teachers Conference is all about supporting new science teachers to learn, connect and grow. We're looking for presenters who can share practical ideas, experiences and insights that will help build confidence in the classroom.

If you have something that's made a difference in your teaching practice, we'd love you to share it with our early career community.

📅 Workshop submissions close 5 July.

SASTA members, win a complimentary ticket to Learning in nature: a retreat for educators to connect, learn and inspire!

SASTA is excited to be giving away 3 x General Admission tickets and 3 x Early Career Teacher tickets for members to attend Green Adelaide's inspiring educator retreat.

Held on Saturday 8 August at Arbury Park Outdoor School, Bridgewater, this professional learning experience is a chance to reconnect with nature, explore practical ideas for teaching and learning, and connect with like-minded educators.

To enter, complete the entry form and tell us why you'd like to attend: https://bit.ly/4otJGrf

Entries close Tuesday 30 June. Find out more details about the event here: https://bit.ly/4ouBKWK

From kindergarten students exploring garden insects to researchers developing new energy technologies, advanced microscopy is revealing a world we can't see with the naked eye.

This fascinating article, republished from the SASTA Journal, highlights how industry partnerships are helping students connect classroom science with real-world STEM careers.

Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4aHMr2i

Looking for fresh opportunities, engaging excursions, and inspiring resources for your science program?

✨ Enter the Scientific Photography Competition and celebrate science through the lens
🌿 Explore Green Adelaide's Loan Library, packed with resources to support environmental learning
🐬 Discover Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours and bring marine science to life with an unforgettable student experience.

Explore all the highlights in the Schools Hub and discover new ways to inspire curiosity in your classroom.

🔗https://bit.ly/SASTASchoolsHub

Looking for simple, engaging activities for National Science Week?

The 2026 DIY Science video series from Questacon and National Science Week 2026 is now available, with seven easy experiments that can be used in classrooms, science clubs or at home.

Explore concepts including air pressure, sound, diffusion and chemical reactions through short videos and downloadable activity sheets.
Check them out and save your favourites for Science Week: https://bit.ly/4aFNM9Q

Which experiment would your students be most excited to try? 🧪

Registrations are open for our 2026 Marking & Moderation Workshops 📝

These collaborative workshops provide an opportunity for teachers to discuss assessment, apply performance standards to samples of work, and gain valuable professional input using their own student samples.

A valuable opportunity to refine and readjust marking standards prior to final moderation.

Register now 🔗 https://bit.ly/SASTAMarkingAndModeration