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Three primary school children writing on a white board and discussing mathematics.

Posted Friday, 24 July 2020

The Importance of Asking Why?

Recognising the difference between being a facilitator for learning, rather than simply a provider of solutions, has provided …

Community

A close up of a young girls face as she looks at a the camera with curiosity.

Posted Friday, 19 June 2020

Take 2 STEM subjects to prepare for the future workforce

The State Government has launched Take 2 STEM to encourage secondary students to study two STEM subjects and prepare …

Community

A young boy playing with a ramp and car toys.

Posted Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Scitech Hosts Sensory Session for Autism WA

Accessibility provides STEM engagement for all Western Australians.

Community

Three girls smiling while looking at a robotic toy.

Posted Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Educational robotics successfully embedded into Pilbara primary schools

Scitech’s Professional Learning team have taken Digital Technology teaching practices to the next level.

Educators

Posted Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Champions of Maths: Ready to Launch, Explore and Discuss in 2020!

Shyam Drury shares his first insights as the new cohort of Champions kick off in 2020

Community

Posted Wednesday, 18 March 2020

WA Small Grant Recipients 2020

WA Small Grant Recipients 2020 announced.

Community

Student designs and builds a lo-fi prototype telescope

Posted Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Scitech Takes Student Challenge Days to the Next Level

At Scitech’s Challenge Days, students apply 21st century skills to create solutions to real-world problems.

Educators

Posted Thursday, 19 December 2019

These methods get results!

Coordinator of the program, Shyam Drury, reviews the outcomes of the program’s first year including extraordinary student …

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Posted Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Confident Teachers and Inventive Students Break Free from Traditional Maths Practice

Over in Portland, Victoria, the Alcoa Portland Maths Network has been steadily building. With support from Shyam Drury and …

Educators

Posted Monday, 16 December 2019

A Year of Maths Events, Experiences and Expertise!

As part of the Champions of Maths journey, the teachers were invited to present their learnings and progress to parents, …

Educators

Posted Friday, 13 December 2019

Thinking Like a Mathematician – Patterns and Growth

Over the year Arnalise de Robillard has improved her ability to plan, implement the ‘pre-lesson’ phase and anticipate how her …

It's nearly time to say goodbye to school holidays! Great to see so many curious young minds exploring the world of science. ✨ . 📸: @thesweetworldofiaia

Join us to spot the International Space Station as it passes over Perth, in this week's Audio Guide to the Galaxy! . You've got a few chances to catch this orbiting lab over the weekend: 🛰 7.25pm, Thursday 15 April 🛰 6.39pm or 8.14pm, Friday 16 April 🛰 7.27pm, Saturday 17 April 🛰 6.40pm, Sunday 18 April . Find the latest episode on your podcast app of choice, or visit our website (link in bio). . . . #astronomy #stars #stargazing #galaxy #space #spacepodcast #iss #issflyover

Praying mantis are curious insects, named for their long front legs that are often held together, as though in prayer position. These camouflage experts tend to spend a lot of their time motionless, with their forelegs awaiting prey. 🦟 . 📸: Awesome footage from @kyliessv ! . . . #prayingmantis #mantis #insect #insectsofinstagram #entomology

⚡ Please note, we are SOLD OUT for today and will not be able to accept walk-in entries. . Plan ahead and book your tickets in advance (link in bio).

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