Primary Connections acknowledges and commends the compassion of all teachers, and their dedication and commitment to student welfare and well-being during this unprecedented start to the 2020 school year.

We've got lots of ideas about how we can support teachers to transition to alternative methods of delivering education and support for students, but we want to be guided by you. Complete this short survey or email us, to inform how Primary Connections can best meet the needs of Australian teachers during this time.

Please be in touch with us directly over the next few weeks and months if there is anything we can do for you. We are here to support you.

PrimaryConnections

Primary Connections: Linking science with literacy is the Australian Academy of Science's flagship primary school science program. It is an innovative approach to teaching and learning which aims to enhance primary school teachers' confidence and competence for teaching science.

Primary Connections: Linking Science with literacy is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

The views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

How is Primary Connections responding to COVID-19?

COVID-19 response

Primary Connections is creating new resources for the current circumstances to effectively support Australian schools, teachers and students at this time. Check them out here.

New Primary Connections Curriculum Units

Early Years STEM Units

Primary Connections has released three early years STEM Curriculum units. The development of these new units has been made possible thanks to support by the Australian Government Department of Education through the Maths and Science Participation Program.

Professional Learning

Interested in undertaking hands-on, practical Professional Learning? We offer a variety of workshops for teachers. Click on the Professional Learning tab above to see what is upcoming in your region.

Curriculum Units

Explore our inquiry-based curriculum units designed to enhance primary school teachers' confidence and competence for teaching sicence and literacy.

Among the gum trees

Teaching Year 4 Biological sciences next term? Have a look at our Among the gum trees range of resources, including the Curriculum unit, Information text, Eucalypt Identification cards, and Student Science Journals. Available for purchase from Abacus Educational Suppliers.

Read more about Among the gum trees

e-Resource sheets

e-Resource sheets are now available for all Primary Connections units! Access Word versions of unit resource sheets in the 'More for members' section under each unit page.