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  • A cane toad on a white background.

    Cane toads, fire ants and blackberry bushes - read about the environmental and economic problems caused by invasive species and try a classroom activity to learn more.

  • Person sitting in colourful lab environment. Photo from Network Ten Australia.

    Try your hand at exciting experiments and activities from CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club. Mix some slime, build a rocket, make sultanas dance and more, using everyday equipment from around the house!

  • CarbonKids

    CarbonKids is an educational resource that combines the latest in environmental science with education in sustainability.

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    In recent years, Science by Email has produced a diverse range of science activities for subscribers to try at home or in the classroom. You can access them via this archive.
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    Use this form if you are a subscriber to Science by Email and would like to make a change or cancel your subscription.

  • Scientist showing students an aquarium.

    Change attitudes to science through Scientists in Schools - a national program that creates and supports long-term professional partnerships between scientists and teachers.

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    Science by Email is a free e-newsletter that delivers strange and amazing science news from Australia and around the world into your inbox. Discover science activities you can try at home or at school.

  • Jets of particles streaming from a galaxy.

    Find out about saving the world in this free lecture for high school science teachers and senior science students in New South Wales.

  • Three students receiving Bronze CREST awards.

    Looking for engaging ways to inspire creativity in your science and technology teaching? Try CREST – it provides support for teachers and students to undertake open-ended science and technology investigations.