TEACHING SCIENCE JOURNAL
Teaching Science is a quarterly, digital-only journal of the highest integrity produced to support the members of the state and territory science teacher associations that make up the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA).
The aim of Teaching Science Journal is to promote the teaching of science in Australian schools with a focus on classroom practice and contributing to the professional development of teachers of science.
Teaching Science is:
- a national publication with subscribers throughout Australia and overseas
- a quarterly peer-reviewed journal of the highest integrity that includes material of interest to ALL sectors of the science education community
- available to all members of the state and territory Science Teacher Associations (STAs) of Australia as a benefit of their membership (Members should contact their STA for access).
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History
At ConASTA 4, the second of Roy Stanhope’s recommendations made in 1945 was realised – the decision to launch the Australian Science Teachers’ Journal in 1955. Roy Stanhope was its sub-editor for NSW from its first issue in 1955 until 1967 when he officially retired. 2025 marks the journal’s 71st year of publication.

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ASTA’s quarterly, digital, peer-reviewed journal, promoting science teaching in Australian schools.