Years 11-12
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)
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 educational resources are free, or may be copied from the ANSTO website as long as ANSTO is acknowledged as the source.
For free class sets, publications and resources email enquiries@ansto.gov.au or phone + 61 2 9717 3934. Or sign up for Velocity, ANSTO's quarterly e-magazine.
Teaching and learning resources
School tours
Tours based on syllabus outcomes are provided free of charge; bookings are essential.
These resources may be used to accompany tours or used independently of tours. They are based on the relevant 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:
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.