Scientific

literacy

is  its

own

reward

- Richard Dawkins

2001

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome  to  Southern  Biological's  world  of  learning, where  our  goal  is  to  make  science  education  easier  for  teachers  and  more  interesting  for  students.

 
 
        
 

 

 
ANNOUNCEMENT   The AVerVision 300AF has arrived!

Make documents and objects available to your whole class at once by connecting the AVerVision 300AF 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.

Click here for details

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.

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.

Click here to view details of our initial stock offering covering human and primate 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).

What's new?  Amazing Ferro Fluid!

 

 

 

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.

What's  hotCheck  out  Real  Bug  jewellery  and  ornaments!

 The most unusual range of gifts ever:

     

Choose from ear rings, necklaces, key rings and bracelets.

And  while  you're  at  it,  look  good  and  raise  awareness  of  health  issues  with  Infectious  Awareables  apparel!

 
       

Choose from ties, scarves and greeting cards.

Everything you need for successful microbiology exercises:

Media

We offer nutrient agar in various forms, as well as a range of specialist growth media.

Micro-organisms

Choose from a variety of safe Risk Group I bacteria, fungi and yeasts.

Incubators

Small (13L), medium (43.5L) and large (70L) Australian-made incubators that are ideal for student experiments.

Sterilizers

Electric and non-electric "steroclaves" for sterilisation and safe disposal of waste.

Petrifilm

See what you can do with 3M's Petrifilm - a safe and convenient alternative to traditional Petri dishes.

 
     
 

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).