Students from across Australia demonstrated their scientific talents in Think Science! 2025, a unique competition designed to spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking.
Open to learners in Years 3 to 10, Think Science! challenges teams of two to four students to conduct original investigations, applying the scientific method and presenting their findings through concise, engaging videos. Primary students produced 3 to 4-minute presentations, while secondary students prepared 4 to 5-minute reports, all highlighting the five key science inquiry skills outlined in the Australian Curriculum.
This year we had over 650 students participating from 44 schools across all six states and the ACT—including many from rural and regional communities.
Our panel of judges were highly impressed by the students’ creativity, scientific rigor, and the diverse range of topics explored. Their comments and the winning entries are shared below. We hope you enjoy watching them as much as our judges did!
We sincerely thank all participating students, schools, and teachers whose support and commitment made this event possible. See all of our participating schools.
Winning schools will receive between $300 and $1,000 in science educational resources. Outstanding students will be awarded ANSTO medals and certificates, with first-place winners also receiving gift cards. For further details about the competition, please visit our website.
For enquiries, please contact our team at thinkscience@ansto.gov.au
