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Year 7-8 Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table

Designed to address the new 2026 NSW Science Stage 4 (Year 7-8) syllabus, this tour is a hands-on introduction to atomic structure, the properties and classification of some elements, and the structure of the periodic table. Students will do a series of hands-on activities using the workbook below.
All tours are available Monday to Friday for Years 7 to 12 classes. The cost per student is $12.50 and teachers are free.
Teachers are requested to print enough copies of the relevant workbook for their class before their visit to ANSTO, as students will not be permitted to bring digital devices on-site.

Japanese scientists collaborate on self-healing ceramics for nuclear reactors

ANSTO researchers have taken up the challenge to develop a coating for the cladding used in nuclear reactors to prevent it from taking up hydrogen and releasing it if temperatures get too high and repair itself if damaged.

Research may lead to more effective anti-tumour drug

High intensity X-ray beam provides insights into the activity of natural killer cells.

International Colour Day

A landmark year and bright future at the Australian Synchrotron

Queensland reef scientist wins new award for erosion research

Today Dr Jenine McCutcheon from the University of Queensland’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences has been recognised for her outstanding research with the Australian Synchrotron's Stephen Wilkins Medal.

Research could lead to better herbicides and infection treatments

The 3D structure of a fungal and plant enzyme solves 50-year-old mystery.

Synchrotron scientist in team that makes historic meteorite find

ANSTO’s own meteorite hunter, who is also a planetary scientist and instrument scientist Dr Helen Brand took part in an expedition led by Professor Andy Tomkins of Monash University that has found the largest meteorite strewn field in Australia since the famous Murchison meteorite event in 1969.

The International Year of Light comes to an end

Opportunity to spend a year in industry for STEM undergraduates

Research reveals little water connectivity between coal seam gas and aquifers

Blue Carbon Horizons Team wins Eureka Prize for Environmental Research

Blue Carbon Horizons Team showed coastal wetlands capture more carbon as sea levels rise

Australian grads defy exodus for chance to work in science

Emerging from the deep: Stawell’s dark matter lab takes shape

'Big Ideas' bring students from across the country to Sydney

Assessing the impacts of plastics in our oceans and seas

New ANSTO Board appointment – Rear Admiral Katherine Richards AM CSC

Sharing forensic expertise benefits real world event in the Philippines

Training hosted and delivered by ANSTO on behalf of the IAEA assisted the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) to prepare for the successful management of a recent nuclear forensics operation.