Gregory S. Watson

Gregory S. Watson

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of the Sunshine Coast

Dr Greg Watson is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Along with his wife Dr Jolanta Watson, they research in a broad range of science areas with papers published in Physics, Chemistry and Biological journals. Their teaching over several decades has covered a wide breadth of subjects – from Photography for Ecologists to Nanotechnology. They often travel by invitation to primary and secondary schools and demonstrate experiments that illustrate scientific ideas and the latest research.

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Introducing students to the periodic table
Introducing students to the periodic table
Sept 17,2025

For teachers introducing students to the periodic table for the first time, Dr Gregory Watson and Dr Jolanta Watson from the University of the Sunshine Coast recommend you begin with a series of 3 pre-periodic tables. In today’s article, they explain what the introductory non-chemistry tables are, and how they can be used at a primary, secondary and even tertiary level.
science, Chemistry, curriculum planning, learning activities, research news, short articles
Photo story: Using animal trails to teach science and maths
Photo story: Using animal trails to teach science and maths
May 21,2025

New research from academics at the University of the Sunshine Coast shows that maths and science educators can use visual cues in nature like animal trails and patterns to explore both simple and complex mathematical concepts with students. 
science, mathematics, English, the arts, curriculum planning, learning activities, outdoor education, research news, short articles