Food testing is routinely carried out in senior biology classes. Students test a variety of food samples for carbohydrates, such as sugar and starch, lipids, proteins and vitamin C.
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Publication Date: 12 June 2018
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and detailed method on how to handle liquid nitrogen (LN2).
Type of Resources: Standard Operating Procedure
Publication Date: 25 May 2018
When choosing a microscope consideration needs to be given to the application, skill level of staff and students and budget.
Type of Resources: Information Sheet
Publication Date: 30 January 2018
This ASSIST information sheet is intended to serve as a general guide when using refrigerators and freezers in the science area.
Type of Resources: Information Sheet
Publication Date: 07 December 2017
This downloadable resource details the dissection of a chicken wing.
Type of Resources: Standard Operating Procedure
Publication Date: 07 December 2017
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and detailed method including photographs for how to perform a brain dissection.
Type of Resources: Standard Operating Procedure
Publication Date: 15 September 2017
This ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) explores latex allergies: What is a latex allergy? Those at risk, signs and symptoms. Items containing latex in schools.
Type of Resources: Information Sheet
Publication Date: 14 February 2017
Safety issues are a significant consideration in the teaching of microbiology as the subject is practical-based and there is potential for exposure to infectious organisms.
Type of Resources: Laboratory Technician general information
Publication Date: 07 February 2017
The Chemical Management Handbook was developed by Science ASSIST in recognition of a need for guidance on the safe handling, storage and waste disposal of chemicals in schools.
Type of Resources: Laboratory Technician general information
Publication Date: 27 January 2017
This downloadable resource explores the properties of gases and liquids.
Type of Resources: Practical activity/investigation
Australian Curriculum:
- Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Communicating > Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations... > ACSIS093
- Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Evaluating > Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations > ACSIS091
- Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Planning and conducting > Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and... > ACSIS087
- Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Planning and conducting > Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer... > ACSIS086
- Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations > ACSIS218
- Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to... > ACSIS090
- Year 5 > Science Inquiry Skills > Questioning and Predicting > With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific... > ACSIS231
- Year 5 > Science Understanding > Chemical Sciences > Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in... > ACSSU077
- Year 5 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Nature and development of science > Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to... > ACSHE081
- Year 5 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and... > ACSHE083