Online learning
Talk to a scientist, perform an experiment or take a virtual tour online
We offer a support package for regional and remote schools to book our online learning classes free of charge. Please contact the ANSTO Discovery Centre for more information.
Depth studies
Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 11 Chemistry, Year 12 Physics and Year 12 Investigating Science.
Cost: $90 per class. Duration: 80 minutes
Year 11 Chemistry
- Investigate properties of different radioisotopes and learn about their uses in medicine, industry and environmental research.
- Consider the scientific method and gather data during a live radiation experiment.
- See some of Australia's largest scientific infrastructure, including the OPAL multipurpose reactor.
Workbook Senior Chemistry Australian Curriculum outcomes Year 11 Chemistry NSW syllabus outcomes
Year 12 Physics
- Participate in live demonstrations to review the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
- Learn about radioactive decay, half-life and methods of detecting radiation, including with a cloud chamber.
- Define and understand applications of fission, fusion, binding energy and mass defect, and investigate the structure and function of the OPAL multipurpose reactor.
- Investigate the role and operation of particle accelerators at ANSTO.
Workbook Senior Physics Australian Curriculum outcomes Year 12 Physics NSW syllabus outcomes
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.
Workbook Year 12 Investigating Science NSW syllabus outcomes
Radioactivity and its applications (Year 9-10)
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. Duration: 60 minutes
In their element
Bring the periodic table to life in this interactive online lesson. Students see real samples of common elements, learn about their history, properties and uses, and find out how the periodic table was developed during the 19th century. Students review atomic structure, elements and the organisation of today's periodic table, before applying their knowledge and skills in a fun periodic table game.
Cost: $90 per class. Duration: 60 minutes
Meet an expert
Let your students lead a 30-minute Q&A session with our ANSTO experts about one of the following three topics:
- Nuclear medicines
- Nuclear techniques to study the environment
Fission and its applications in reactors
Our staff are experienced science communicators and can discuss ANSTO's research with secondary classes at an appropriate level of detail.
Please ensure your students do some pre-reading about the research topic and come prepared with questions to ask during the session. We also ask that teachers send us a copy of the student questions the day before, so we can adequately prepare for your session.
Teachers must be present during the session with their students.
Cost: Free Duration: 30 minutes
Enquiries
Book an online class
Please contact the ANSTO Discovery Centre with any questions about our online classes.
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