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This resource provides information on decontamination procedures for equipment work surfaces and cultures used to carry out a microbiology activity…

This resource provides information on the preparation and sterilisation of equipment and media for microbiological activities in the school setting.…

This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…

This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…

This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…

This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…

This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…

This information sheet provides an updated review of several questions related to safety shower and eyewash facilities in school laboratories.

All chemicals that are classified as hazardous according to the GHS must be labelled accordingly. This information sheet addresses the…

This website offers alternatives to animal dissections. Humane Research Australia offers a variety of alternatives to classroom animal dissections. These…

The Science Safety Essentials resources are designed to be a quick reference guide for new and out-of-field science leaders and…

This document provides an overview of the Science Safety Essentials resources. The Science Safety Essentials resources are designed to be…

The purpose of risk management is to minimise risks that could result in injury to people and/or damage to property…

Risk assessment is an inherent element of the risk management process. The primary document focuses on identifying the level of…

Teaching about radiation helps people develop a balanced attitude and respect for the safe and proper use of radiation. The…

This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…

This document provides links to websites that provide support for school science safety and compliance. It contains information on teacher…

This suite of five Standard Operating Procedures is an update and revision of those contained in the GUIDELINES for best…

School science areas use a wide range of portable electrical equipment, including power boards and extension leads, and systems should…

This downloadable resource helps inform the teaching of STEM in schools. The Draw a STEM Learning Environment (D-STEM) and its…

The storage and maintenance of top pan electronic balances in a school setting requires special consideration. This information sheet sets…

This online resource demonstrates the making gold nanoparticles. The resource is a video originally produced by the now defunct TechNyou…

The risks in school science to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are minimal if good practices are observed. This information sheet…

This video describes what a Connected Learning Experience is. Kate Dilger, Science Assist Teacher Support Officer, explains what a Connected…

Concerns have been raised amongst school staff, parents and the wider community both here and overseas regarding the use of…

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template has been developed by Science ASSIST. It has been designed to include different aspects…

There are a wide range of chemicals used in solution form for various experimental activities and demonstrations in the school…

This downloadable Assist Information Sheet (AIS) provides information and guidelines on the safe handling use and storage of potting mix.

This online resource addresses some of the mathematics involved our CLEs. The resource is a video where Adrian Dilger Numeracy…

This online teaching resource helps teach young students about forces. The resource discusses students' understandings of forces and motion (i.e.…

This downloadable ASSIST Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is for the setting up and demonstration of the flame test using a…

This online resource illustrates teaching practice using the concepts involved with compost. The resource is provided for teachers of younger…

This online resource demonstrates various learning programs for teaching the practical aspects of chemistry to younger students. The web page…

This online resource looks at how to use scientific models effectively. Research shows that teachers who understand possible student misconceptions…

This online resource looks at misconceptions about day and night. The resource helps teachers understand the possible misconceptions younger students…

This booklet helps with the teaching of biodiversity. The resource was developed by the Queensland Museum as part of the…

This resource discusses student misconceptions about friction. The resource provides teaching strategies for teaching about friction as a contact force.…

This online resource is about teaching non-contact forces. The resource provides teaching strategies for teaching about non-contact forces such as…

This online resource introduces magnetism as a non-contact force. The resource provides strategies for teaching younger students and discusses everyday…

This online resource looks at the interdependence of the environment and living things. The resource provides support and ideas for…