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Scientific literacy is its own reward - Richard Dawkins 2001
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Welcome to Southern Biological's world of learning, where our goal is to make science education easier for teachers and more interesting for students.
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The age of digital classroom
display cameras has
arrived!
Make documents and objects available to your whole class at once by connecting the AVerVision classroom camera to a TV, computer screen, interactive whiteboard or data projector. Click here to find out more.
GlitterBug Who would have thought learning about personal hygiene could be this much fun?
GlitterBug is ideal for training students and anyone involved in health, aged care, hospitality and the food industry. Click here to see the range. While you're at it, check out Infection, the health and hygiene board game for two to eight players aged 10+.
Genetic Seeds No, not GMOs, but natural pea and barley seeds that carry a recessive gene for the expression of the green plant pigment, chlorophyll. Ideal as a practical way of demonstrating genetic inheritance, and for explaining why organisms with weaker traits are not programmed for survival.
Sand Timers Keep your class on-task with these colourful sand timers.
For an even more eye-catching experience, try a giant Mega-Timer.
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| Museum quality reproductions from Bone Clones now available in Australia! Yes, it's true, the full range of over 1,000 authentic casts of skulls, skeletons, claws, talons, eggs and fossils made by Bone Clones is now available through Southern Biological. | ||||||||||
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Bone Clones has built an unrivalled reputation for quality with osteological models that are recommended for educators in the fields of anatomy, anthropology, forensics, paleontology and zoology. |
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Click the following links to view details of our initial stock offering covering human skulls, primate and other animal skulls, as well as the important fossil hominids. Can't find what you need? Let us now and we'll get it for you. Visit Bone Clones on the web to learn more (new window). |
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What's new? Amazing Ferro Fluid! |
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Ferro Fluid is made up of nano-scale magnetic particles that align along the lines of force in a magnetic field. What a way to demonstrate and explain magnetism, nano technology, colloids, surface tension, and more! Click here to see a QuickTime movie of Ferro Fluid reacting to a changing magnetic field. |
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What's hot? Check out Real Bug jewellery and ornaments! The most unusual range of gifts ever: |
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And while you're at it, look good and raise awareness of health issues with Infectious Awareables apparel! |
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Choose from ties, scarves and greeting cards. |
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| Everything you need for successful microbiology exercises: | ||||||||||
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We offer nutrient agar in various forms, as well as a range of specialist growth media. Choose from a variety of safe Risk Group I bacteria, fungi and yeasts. |
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Small (13L), medium (43.5L) and large (70L) Australian-made incubators that are ideal for student experiments. Electric and non-electric "steroclaves" for sterilisation and safe disposal of waste. See what you can do with 3M's Petrifilm - a safe and convenient alternative to traditional Petri dishes. |
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Australian Academy of Science
The Academy of Science advises governments on science education and supports professional development for science teachers.
Nova: Science in the News - opens in a new window. The Academy's web site for teachers and students looking for information and details of the science behind the headlines.
Primary Investigations - opens in a new window. The Academy's science program for Australian primary schools.
Science By Email
Science by Email is a free online service for members of CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club, teachers and anyone with an interest in science. Receive a regular weekly newsletter with lots of science news and activities you can try at home or at school. More information (opens in a new window)
Science News For Kids
Science News For Kids is a great source of science related articles and ideas for children of ages 9 to 13. There are loads of topics ranging from Agriculture to Weather with information sheets, puzzles, games and experiments. There are even response forms where you can critique the content, submit comments and ask questions. Check the TeacherZone to find extra resources, question sheets, links, reviews and safety information. Visit ScienceNewsForKids now (opens in a new window).
Get in Touch With Your Association
The Science Teacher Associations throughout Australia provide many avenues for professional development and assistance. For contact details, click here (opens in a new window).