Education Resources

Year 12 Investigating Science

Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 12 Investigating Science. 
- Participate in live demonstrations of the properties of radiation, shielding and technologies used to detect radiation.
- Learn about the OPAL multipurpose reactor, the use of nuclear medicine and their impact on society.
- Discuss the public perception of nuclear science and the regulation of scientific research.
Cost: $90 per class. 

ANSTO Teacher Professional Development

ANSTO delivers free face-to-face and online teacher professional development courses. See our Teacher PD webpage for upcoming courses and registration links.

We also regularly present workshops and talks at teacher and lab technician conferences. If you think we might be a good fit for your upcoming event, please contact us at education@ansto.gov.au with the details.

Year 9-10 Radioactivity and its Applications

Students investigate the production of nuclear medicines in the OPAL multipurpose reactor, the use of nuclear medicines to diagnose and treat disease, and the science behind working safely with radiation.
This program is designed to address content and skill outcomes in the Year 9 and Year 10 Science Australian Curriculum and NSW syllabuses.
Cost: $90 per class. 

ANSTO Work Experience Program

The ANSTO Work Experience Program is extensive, interactive and hands on! It offers students a rare opportunity to engage with world-class scientists, gain exposure to working laboratories and gain insights into pioneering nuclear science research at ANSTO.

CERN High School Teacher Program

ANSTO and ASTA are partnering with CERN to offer two Australian science teachers the chance to participate in an all-expenses-paid* two-week summer school at the Large Hadron Collider.

Jack the Super Prawn

Jack the Super Prawn lives in the Great Barrier Reef and uses his superpowers to protect the environment. With JackVac around his arms and JackPac on his back, he cleans up plastic pollution and impurities in the water. With JackCopter, he soars through the water and high into the air. Jack’s main job is to educate young readers on the impact of plastic and other types of pollution and to empower them to find a solution.

Created by Antoine Jaja, Jack’s first two adventure books entitled, “Drastic Plastic” and “Pollution Solution,” are now available in paperback in bookstores throughout Australia, as well as the ANSTO Shop. ANSTO has endorsed and was pleased to provide scientific input into the development of stories that are helping to raise awareness of the impact of pollution on our waterways and the marine environment.

ANSTO has a range of experts in environmental science, including Dr Tom Cresswell, who is undertaking research in this area and was able to provide scientific context and background to support the development of these adventure stories.

Antoine has developed a free “Jack the Super Prawn” video game on App Store and Google play, and a Teacher’s Guide Activities for children.

Deaf Youth Science Camp

The Deaf Youth Science Camp is a chance for Deaf/hard-of-hearing young people (aged 12-17 years old) to participate in an immersive science experience. 

At the camp, participants will do hands-on science activities, go on tours of different science facilities, and meet Deaf STEM professionals. The camp is also an opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills as well as enhance friendship networks. 

This camp is hosted by Deaf Youth Australia and ANSTO. In 2025, the camp was funded by a National Science Week grant.

ANSTO Elementals

Elementals is a fun educational app for learning the Periodic Table. teachers and students will find this app useful in supporting science education in the classroom and practicing on the go.

Atom Builder

Build stable and radioactive isotopes using neutrons, protons and electrons with the ANSTO Atom Builder. Discover the uses and properties of common isotopes, and locate elements in the periodic table.

How Radioactive am I?

An interactive quiz to calculate how much radiation you receive in your daily life. The answers might surprise you!