Science

Teacher speaks to four school leaders about taking on staff who've switched careers – and the practical experience they bring to the classroom.

What is photonics? And, how can you make it relevant to your students? Teacher turned to Australian photonics expert, Professor Tanya Monro, for help.

Modular kits can help students in the science classroom understand molecules, processes and forces that cannot be seen. Here, educator Britt Gow reviews a few ready-made kits.

More than 550 youngsters took part in the inaugural Australian STEM Video Game Challenge. Teacher takes a look at the winning entries.

A trip to Space Camp is helping one educator design a curriculum that is based on real experiences, with the aim to engage STEM students.

Are teenage students in Finland more likely to persevere with a problem than their counterparts in Australia? What about students in Shanghai or the US? Take a look at this Teacher infographic.

Three years ago, Kavita Gupta decided to change her method of instruction. Here, she discusses how a three-pronged approach to student engagement has proved beneficial.

Working with a science specialist has helped students at this South Australian school see the connections between science and the real world.

The results of a new international study indicate that Australian teenagers are more likely to persevere in problem-solving.

Britt Gow reviews the Dino-lite handheld digital microscope and explains how it complements the science curriculum at her school.