You may find these resources useful for including science learning to your child's educational program, including physics, chemistry and biology.
Online resources:
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Sciences in the Australian Curriculum
Learning resources from the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority. -
Sciences in the Victorian Curriculum
Learning resources from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. -
Atlas of Living Australia
Collaborative national biodiversity database with learning and contribution opportunities. -
Questacon
Experiments and activities, games and puzzles, videos, resources and articles from Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre.
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Bushfire Education
Teaching and learning resources from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority to support bushfire education for children at all levels of education, including preparation, response and recovery.
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NASA Kid’s Club
Activities, games and other resources from The United States of America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration. -
EngQuest
Online science, technology, engineering and maths program provided by Engineers Australia. -
Cool Australia
Curriculum materials across a range of topics including conservation, environmental science and recycling. -
The Australiasian Virtual Herbarium
Collection of data relating to over 8 million plant, algae and fungi specimens in Australia and New Zealand. -
CSIRO
Information and education programs from Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. -
Double Helix Extra
The CSIRO’s fortnightly digital newsletter for anyone with an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. -
Climate Council
Reports, videos, infographics and other material explaining the causes and effects of climate change in Australia. -
National Field Guide apps
Museums Victoria’s smartphone apps with descriptions, distribution maps, audio and imagery of Australia’s wildlife.
Destinations:
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Learning opportunities and events related to biology, gardening and environmental science provided at in Melbourne and Cranbourne, as well as online resources. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Heritage listed tram depot and museum housing 21 historic tramcars and associated objects. -
Collingwood Children’s Farm
Not-for-profit community farm that provides group tours allowing children to tend to crops and animals. -
Melbourne Museum
Short-term and permanent science exhibitions within the Science and Life Gallery, Forest Gallery and Children’s Gallery. -
Scienceworks
Interactive science museum featuring a number of exhibitions, a tesla coil demonstration and the Melbourne Planetarium. -
SEA LIFE Melbourne
Melbourne aquarium featuring a variety of marine species that offers self-guided programs, family days and other services. -
Zoos Victoria
Information regarding zoos in Melbourne, Werribee and Healesville, as well as online learning resources.