• National Science Week Teaching Resources

    Early Learning, Primary and Secondary teaching resources to support your teaching around the 2024 National Science Week topic, Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.

About National Science Week 2024

National Science Week runs from 10 - 18 August, 20204. The theme of this year's week is Species Survival - More than just sustainability.

The Cool.org resources below provide great opportunities for educators to explore habitats, develop strong connections to our environment and look for creative ways to dive into a wealth of sustainability topics.

Professional learning for Science Week

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

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • 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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How To Teach Sustainability With Hope

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Foundation
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Health and Physical Education
  • The Arts
  • Technology
  • Languages
  • Work Studies
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Social
  • Economic
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Primary resources for Science Week

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Hive-Five for Native Bees!

  • Primary
  • Year 1 - 2
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Sustainability
  • Lesson
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Thinking Creatively About Species Survival

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 4
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
  • Conservation
  • Unit
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Quality Homes for Koala-kind

  • Primary
  • Year 1 - 6
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Lesson
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Hands-on Habitats: Making a Terrarium

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
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Exploring Biodiversity

  • Primary
  • Year 3 - 4
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Unit
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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
  • Unit
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Blueback - Sustainability and the Ocean

  • Primary
  • Year 5
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Conservation
  • Oceans
  • Sustainability
  • Water
  • Unit
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2024 The Year of Camelids: Champions of Climate Change, Culture and Coping

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
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Secondary resources for Science Week

  • Lesson
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Gene Editing for Species Survival

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Sustainability
  • Lesson
  • Cool+
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Schoolyard Species Survival

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Science
  • Human Endeavour
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
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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
  • Unit
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Backyard Bush Blitz - Classification, Ecosystems, and Insects

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Citizen Science
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
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Citizen Science - Biodiversity and Climate Change

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Citizen Science
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
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Lord Howe Island - Conservation and Speciation

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
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Backyard Bush Blitz - Ecological Roles and Biodiversity

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Citizen Science
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
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ClimateWatch - Engaging Students in Citizen Science

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Citizen Science
  • Climate Change
  • Social
  • Outdoor Learning
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