This resource book from the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA) is designed for educators from Foundation to Year 10 to engage with National Science Week through inquiry-based classroom activities. It is also appropriate for parents, preschools, science clubs, outreach officers and children.
The National Science Week Schools Theme for 2025 is ‘Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language.’ This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science.
Aligned with the 2025 United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad being hosted in Australia, this theme serves as a bridge between basic science education and the exploration of specialised topics.
From home-made sundials to symmetrical fruit prints, this book features a diverse range of activities for Foundation – Year 10 students exploring the theme Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language. This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the Universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature, including mathematics and the groundbreaking field of quantum science.
A foreword from The Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science.
“This year’s theme, Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language builds on the 2025 United Nations International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad being hosted in Australia.
I am also thrilled that this theme welcomes students and educators alike, to look forward to the exciting
possibilities offered by quantum science. Australia is a world leader in quantum technologies. Australian-
made innovations in quantum have already moved from ideas in university labs to commercial products used by industries as diverse as the mining and banking sectors. Commercialising quantum technologies could create an Australian quantum industry worth $6 billion and directly employing 19,400 people by 2045.”
Head to the ASTA website to download their “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language” Resource Book of Ideas, Student Journal and Poster for National Science Week 2025.
