National Science Week 2010
Start preparing for National Science Week 2010!!
National Science Week in 2010 will be held 14-22 August.The schools theme for 2010 is Australian Biodiversity.
ASTA is currently preparing the teacher resource book of the same title that will be distributed to schools in May 2010. This book will look at Australia's unique biodiversity with examples from the micro world, invertebrates, vertebrates and plants as well as case studies from various terrestrial, aquatic, urban and agricultural ecosystems. Also highlighted will be conservation issues, biodiversity hotspots, threats to biodiversity, introduced species and the role of quarantine.
Application forms for National Science Week school grants will be available in late February/early March on the ASTA website.
Further Information
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2010 ASTA National Science Week STA Representatives
In each state and territory there is a representative from the local Science Teacher's Association to assist school, teacher and student participation in National Science Week. -
2010 National Science Week Grants for Schools - APPLY NOW
Apply for a schools' grant to conduct a science activity in your school to help celebrate National Science Week. -
2009 ASTA National Science Week teacher resource book 'Astronomy: Science Without Limits'
"Astronomy: Science Without Limits" is a resource book of ideas for teachers of science (K-12) for National Science Week 2009.
