Senior science
For senior science
ANSTO encourages the next generation of Australian scientists by equipping teachers and students with educational resources. Resources are available for senior chemistry and senior physics.
ANSTO education resources are free, or may be copied from the ANSTO website as long as ANSTO is ackowledged as the source.
For free class sets and to subscribe to ANSTO Velocity and resources, enquiries@ansto.gov.au or phone + 61 2 9717 3934.
Teaching and learning resources
School tours
Customised tours based on syllabus outcomes are provided free of charge; booking is essential.
These resources may be used to accompany tours or used independently of tours.
They are based on the relevant dot points from the NSW syllabus.
Probing Materials using Neutron Scattering
pdf version of powerpoint presentation, as used by Dr Jamie Schultz, Neutron Scattering Group, Physics Division, ANSTO.
Ionising Radiation
Brochure detailing all aspects of ionizing radiation.
Radioisotopes: their role in society today.
Detailed descriptions of medical, industrial and scientific isotopes, including information on half-lives and showing uses and examples.
National Medical Cyclotron
Brochure providing details on how a cyclotron works and the radioisotopes it produces.
A comprehensive glossary of nuclear terms relevant to senior chemistry and physics.
Managing radioactive waste fact sheet
Helpful background outlining how ANSTO manages its radioactive waste.
Practising scientist profiles
A series of chemist profiles designed to meet syllabus outcomes .
Nuclear science find-a-word
Fun revision sheet for end of term.
Velocity
Award winning quarterly e-magazine featuring breakthrough Australian science from a range of scientific organizations. Written with a sense of humour to appeal to a variety of age groups.