A free, nationwide science competition for primary and secondary school students in Years 3 to 10, Think Science! encourages students to work as part of a team to perform an investigation using the Science Inquiry skills from the Australian Curriculum and document their process and findings in a video. Over $10,000 in prizes are on offer for winning schools and students.
We are excited to bring back the Think Science! competition in 2026.
Registrations open on Monday 9th February 2026!
Register your school for the 2026 Think Science! Competition below:
Think Science! 2026 Registration Form
Check out last year's winning videos for inspiration!
What is Think Science!?
Engage your students in real-world science!
ANSTO’s Think Science! competition is an exciting opportunity for students to experience authentic scientific inquiry in a fun and creative way.
Why get involved?
- Supports the Science Inquiry strand of the Australian Curriculum.
- Encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Flexible and easy to integrate into existing lessons.
How it works:
- Students work in teams of 2–4 to conduct a first-hand science investigation on a topic of their choice.
- They document the inquiry process and showcase their findings in a short video:
- Primary: 3–4 minutes
- Secondary: 4–5 minutes
- Videos must not exceed time limits.
Teacher Support:
- ANSTO provides resources to help incorporate investigations and inquiry skills into your classroom.
- No special equipment required – use what’s available in your school.
Key Benefits:
- Promotes creativity and digital technology skills.
- Open to schools nationwide – any State or Territory can participate.
- Helps students see science as fun, innovative, and relevant.
- Student can win individual prizes, as well as for their school.
Think Science Competition Information
Find out what makes a good Think Science! entry for students in Years 3-6!
Primary Teacher Resources:
Find out what makes a good Think Science! entry for students in Years 7-10!
Secondary Teacher Resources:
Online logbook resource coming soon!
Participating Schools
See all the schools that have registered for Think Science! 2026!
Do you have a question?
Don't hesitate to contact the ANSTO Think Science! Team if you have any questions about the Think Science! event.
Think Science! Team
The ANSTO Think Science! team
Program Leader | Program Coordinator | Program Advisor | Program Advisor |
|---|---|---|---|
Rochelle Donohue BAnVetBioSc BEd (Prim) GradCertPrimScEd GradCertEdDes | Julie Mulholland BSc (Hons) Dip Ed | Sarah Tyler BSc Dip Ed
| Rochelle Gadd BMedSc |