Resources
Microbiology SOPs updated for school level 2
Microbiology SOPs updated for school level 1
National Science Week Resource Books
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Infrared (IR) Thermometers
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Neodymium magnets
Agrifoods Portal
Science resources that include First Nations people’s perspective
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Small and specialist batteries
Science ASSIST Information sheet: Testing requirements for portable electrical equipment
The D-STEM Instrument
Science ASSIST Information sheet: Top pan electronic balance
List of recommended chemicals for science in Australian schools 2021
TechNyou: Making Gold Nanoparticles
Science ASSIST Information sheet ‘Pregnancy and the school science workplace’
CLE: ‘What is a Connected Learning Experience (CLE)’ video
Redox Reduxed
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Making slime using borax and related substances
Word Puzzle Maker
Quick links to technical questions
Quick links to technical resources
School science suppliers
SOP Template
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template has been developed by Science ASSIST. It has been designed to include different aspects…
Quick links for Connected Learning Experiences
Links to the Science ASSIST Connected Learning Experiences (CLEs).This document provides links to the Connected Learning Experiences (CLEs) that have…
Laboratory Notes: Generation and collection of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas for equilibrium demonstrations
Nitrogen dioxide gas is used to demonstrate Le Chatelier’s principle of equilibrium. The gaseous equilibrium is a mixture of nitrogen…
What Drives Plate Tectonics Worksheet
This downloadable resource looks at verifying the movement of tectonic plates.The resources include a worksheet whereby students use various online…
Density of Lithosphere and Mantle Rocks Experiment
This downloadable resource involves an activity that investigates the densities of rocks.The resources include a worksheet detailing an experiment to…
AIS: 3D printer safety
3D printing is a relatively new technology and industry and is also one of the latest technologies to enter schools.…
Laboratory Notes: Preparing chemical solutions
There are a wide range of chemicals used in solution form for various experimental activities and demonstrations in the school…
AIS: Plant and equipment maintenance and servicing schedule
Schools should develop their own maintenance and servicing schedule for all emergency equipment plant and mechanical fixtures electrical and electronic…
Laboratory Notes: Phenolphthalein/NaOH agar cube experiment
Investigating the effect of cell size on diffusion (absorption) rate (speed) is a common investigation carried out by secondary students.…
Laboratory Notes: Food Tests
Food testing is routinely carried out in senior biology classes. Students test a variety of food samples for carbohydrates such…
SOP: Handling liquid nitrogen
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and detailed method on how to handle liquid nitrogen (LN2). The SOP also contains instructions for…
AIS: Microscope choices for schools
When choosing a microscope consideration needs to be given to the application skill level of staff and students and budget.…
AIS: Refrigerators and freezers in science
This ASSIST information sheet is intended to serve as a general guide when using refrigerators and freezers in the science…
SOP: Performing a chicken wing dissection
This downloadable resource details the dissection of a chicken wing. This resource is a SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) that details…
SOP: Performing a brain dissection
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and detailed method including photographs for how to perform a brain dissection. The accompanying example risk…
AIS: Latex allergies in schools
This ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) explores latex allergies: What is a latex allergy? Those at risk signs and symptoms. Items…
GUIDELINES for best practice for microbiology in Australian schools
Safety issues are a significant consideration in the teaching of microbiology as the subject is practical-based and there is potential…
Chemical Management Handbook for Australian Schools – Edition 3
The Chemical Management Handbook was developed by Science ASSIST in recognition of a need for guidance on the safe handling…
Is there too much air in chip packets? – Year 5 CLE
This downloadable resource explores the properties of gases and liquids. The resource is a Connected Learning Experience in which the…