Student area
General Science and Technology sites
Connected learning Awards
The Connected Learning Awards provide students with opportunities to engage with real-life situations, where they can develop skills in communicating, collaborating, self-directed learning, problem solving, researching and publishing their findings.
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes is an annual science award program for primary and secondary students. There are two prizes on offer in 2009:
Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Action Against Climate Change
University of Sydney Sleek Geek Science Eureka Prize.
Further information about the prizes, entry forms and teacher resources can be found at www.australianmuseum.net.au/eureka
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
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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
