Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language

This theme invites students and teachers nationwide to explore the fundamental languages of nature, like mathematics and quantum science, in connection with the 2025 United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and the International Mathematical Olympiad. It offers a unique opportunity to bridge basic science education with cutting-edge topics, inspiring students through the mathematics and quantum science behind everything from photosynthesis to satellite navigation.

Primary resources for Science Week

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Big History - How Are Stars Formed?

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  • Year 3 - 6
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  • Earth and Space
  • Human Endeavour
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Big History - What Are Planets Made Of?

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 6
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  • Earth and Space
  • Human Endeavour
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Mobile Phones - From the Mine to Recycling

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 4
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  • Chemistry
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
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Hydro Tasmania - Make a Solar Oven

  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 2
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  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Technology
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Big History - Human Development - Expansion and Interconnection

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 6
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  • Earth and Space
  • Human Endeavour
  • Environmental
  • Land Management
  • Economic
  • Systems Thinking
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Beyond the Bushfires - Conservation Efforts After the Australian Bushfires

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • The Arts
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
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Hands-on Habitats: Making a Terrarium

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
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  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Sustainability
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2024 The Year of Camelids: Champions of Climate Change, Culture and Coping

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
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  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking

Secondary resources for Science Week

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Gene Editing for Species Survival

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  • Year 9 - 10
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  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Sustainability
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Biodiversity Investigations and Conservation

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • History
  • Civics and Citizenship
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
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Climate Science

  • Secondary
  • Year 9
  • Science
  • Earth and Space
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
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Space Agriculture

  • Secondary
  • Year 9
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
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First Nations Astronomy: Universal Origin Stories

  • Secondary
  • Year 10
  • Science
  • Earth and Space
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
  • Social
  • Indigenous Education
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Real-Life CSI - Exploring Forensic Science in the Real World

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Science
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STEM Futures: Sustainability and Electrochemistry in Battery Storage

  • Secondary
  • Science
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
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Climate Science: All About The Greenhouse Effect

  • Secondary
  • Year 9
  • Science
  • Earth and Space
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change

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Teacher professional learning for Science Week

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What Makes a Species ‘Threatened’? Teaching Biodiversity and Species Protection

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  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Professional learning
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Save The World With STEM

  • Primary
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  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Professional learning
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Teach the Big Picture of Sustainability

  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 10
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Health and Physical Education
  • The Arts
  • Technology
  • Work Studies
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • Social
  • Economic
  • Professional learning
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Inspire Young Scientists in the Primary Classroom

  • Primary
  • Science
  • Inquiry Skills
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • Professional learning
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Big History

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • Earth and Space
  • Human Endeavour
  • Inquiry Skills
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • Professional learning
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Advocating for STEM

  • Primary
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  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Systems Thinking
  • Technology
  • Professional learning
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How to Teach Creative Thinking for STEM

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  • English
  • Creative writing
  • Informative writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Grammar and Spelling
  • Reading
  • Mathematics
  • Numbers
  • Science
  • The Arts
  • Drama
  • Media Arts
  • Visual Arts
  • Music
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Professional learning
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How to Teach Science More Effectively

  • Primary
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  • Science
  • Inquiry Skills