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NSW Department of Education and Training

Curriculum support for NSW Public Schools

Student area

General SciTech sites

Scope
Scope is a Science show for students that explain the science that’s all around us. It is screened on Mondays at 4 pm on Network 10. Each program including the video clips can be found on this website.

Scientriffic
Scientriffic is for ages 7 and up. It includes a magazine available on subscription. The web site has activities including: rain gauge, water pollution and colour chemistry.

Australian academy of science 
This index page provides links to a number of science sites including:

  • Primary Investigations
  • Nova
  • Back to basics

Nova
Nova is designed for secondary science teachers and students but some of it is also applicable to K-6 teachers and students. The site aims to provide up-to-date information on science, health, the environment, mathematics and technology.

Back to basics
The site provides information on a range of science subjects such as: energy and weather and climate. Each section has introductory information, expanded versions of that material.

CSIRO
This index page for CSIRO education has links to a large number of projects including:

  • Double Helix Science club
  • Scientriffic
  • CREST

Double Helix Science Club
Members of the club receive a magazine with news of science research, are encouraged to do their own experiments and get the chance to work with some ofAustralia's leading scientists

Science by email
Science by Email is a free online newsletter for members of CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club, teachers and anyone with an interest in science. It provides a weekly email newsletter featuring science news and activities and is delivered each week to your in-box.

CREST (CREativity in Science and Technology)
Primary CREST is a program of Awards offered by CSIRO Education which integrates science and technology into the curriculum.  Students achieving Primary CREST Awards will be demonstrating their skills in the Working Scientifically.

Uniserve Science, The University of Sydney
This site has a section called Using the Internet in Science Teaching: K-6. It also has information sheets of web sites and webquests for Science and Technology K-6

Physical Phenomena

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