National Science Week 2010

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National Science Week in 2010 will be held 14-22 August. Start preparing!

The schools theme for 2010 is Australian Biodiversity.

The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is currently preparing the teacher resource book of the same title that will be distributed free to all schools in May 2010.

ASTA is the peak body representing science teachers at all levels of schooling around Australia. It is a long-established federation of the eight state and territory Science Teachers Associations. ASTA is a powerful voice influencing policy and practice in science education.

The teacher resource book will look at Australia's unique biodiversity with examples from the micro world, invertebrates, vertebrates and plants as well as case studies from various terrestrial, aquatic, urban and agricultural ecosystems. Also highlighted will be conservation issues, biodiversity hotspots, threats to biodiversity, introduced species and the role of quarantine.

Application forms for National Science Week school grants will be available in late February/early March on the ASTA website.

For more information on National Science Week 2010 visit www.asta.edu.au or phone (02) 6282 9377.