National Science Week Resources
Find Science Week resources created by Australian teachers — experiments, STEM challenges, investigation tasks and science fair materials.
6 resources availableAbout Science Week Resources
National Science Week teaching resources help Australian primary teachers make the most of this annual August celebration of science and technology. Held in the third week of August, National Science Week encourages schools across Australia to engage students in hands-on science inquiry, investigations, and STEM activities. Each year features a new theme that provides a focus for classroom activities and school-wide events.
TeachBuySell features Science Week resources created by Australian primary teachers. Browse hands-on experiment guides, science investigation templates, STEM challenge activities, science journal worksheets, quiz and trivia resources, and classroom display materials. Many resources are designed to work with readily available materials and require minimal preparation, making them ideal for busy teachers planning a week of engaging science learning.
National Science Week resources connect to all strands of the Australian Curriculum: Science — Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, Science Inquiry Skills, and Science as a Human Endeavour. They also provide natural links to Mathematics (data collection, graphing, measurement) and English (procedural writing, scientific reports). Whether you are organising a school-wide Science Week program or planning classroom activities for the week, our collection provides ready-to-use resources that spark curiosity and develop scientific thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is National Science Week held?
National Science Week is held annually during the third week of August. Many schools plan a full week of science activities, though some choose to focus on specific days within the week.
Do Science Week resources include hands-on experiments?
Yes. Many of our Science Week resources feature hands-on experiments and investigations using readily available classroom materials, with clear step-by-step instructions and recording templates.
Are there Science Week resources for all year levels?
Absolutely. Our collection includes simple observation and exploration activities for Foundation students through to detailed scientific investigations, research projects, and STEM design challenges for upper primary.
Can I find STEM challenge activities for Science Week?
Yes. Browse STEM challenge cards, engineering design tasks, coding activities, and collaborative problem-solving challenges that are perfect for Science Week rotations or whole-class activities.
Do Science Week resources include assessment opportunities?
Many resources include investigation recording templates, science journal pages, and rubrics that can be used as evidence of student learning during Science Week activities.