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Living Knowledge
A resource to assist in dealing with indigenous science.
The website features a case study on Indigenous knowledge and includes online resources for teachers, students, researchers & interested others. Find it at, http://livingknowledge.anu.edu.au/
Scientists in Schools Gatherings
Scientists in Schools brings together scientists/engineers and teachers for one-to-one, ongoing professional partnerships with the aim of enhancing science, technology and maths education in our schools. Through the partnerships, students are engaged and motivated in their learning of science, technology and maths and develop an increased awareness of the types and variety of exciting careers available in these areas.
Here is an opportunity to share your experiences as a Scientists in Schools participant and hear about other partnerships in your area.
If you’re not yet registered, join us to hear first hand about the Scientists in Schools initiative and how it can support you as either a scientist/engineer or a science educator.
For more information about Scientists in Schools please visit :
www.scientistsinschools.edu.au
Resources developed as part of the Science and Minerals School Clusters project
Teachers from cluster schools in Orange and Wollongong, using the human resources of the minerals industry, developed this suite of resources for teacher and student use to assist with the implementation of the Science Years 7-10 and Stage 6 Earth and Environmental/Senior Science syllabuses.
Intel science and mathematics Resources - New on the Teaching and Learning exchange
A collaboration between Intel and the Department of Education has resulted in more than 200 new high-end interactive learning resources for science and maths being available to NSW schools through the Teaching and Learning exchange (TaLe).
The Intel skoool™ learning resources target primary and secondary students of science and maths from Stage 2 through to Stage 6. They provide high-quality media-rich content that can make conceptually challenging topic areas such as the states of matter more accessible for learners.
Intel and the Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) negotiated an agreement, signed in May 2007, between Intel and the DET to align and contextualise the resources to meet NSW syllabus requirements and distribute them to schools through TaLe. Both parties recognise the need to enhance access to science and maths content for teachers and learners as we aim to boost Australian students’ participation in these crucial subjects.
There are a range of resource types available. These include;
- Simulations - model abstract concepts such as particle theory, and are particularly effective when used in conjunction with an interactive whiteboard
- tools - facilitate exploration of mathematical and scientific concepts and support classroom activity or home study
- lesson formats - guide learners through a topic and are particularly useful for home study
- study notes - useful for home study and research.
During term 3, science and maths teachers from across the region trialled the skoool learning resources in their Stage 3 and Stage 4 classrooms. The teachers developed lesson plans and sequences which will also be made available to all NSW teachers. These will provide a starting point for teachers to think about how they can use skoool resources in their classrooms.
CLI has now aligned the resources to the NSW syllabus areas and customised many of the resources for the Australian context. These resources are available to teachers through the Teaching and Learning exchange at http://www.tale.edu.au/. Later this year they will also be publicly available through the ‘parents and community’ section of TaLe for parents and students to use at home.
CLI is asking for feedback from science and maths teachers who access the skoool resources to evaluate how well:
- the resources are aligned to NSW syllabus areas
- the resources support engagement in abstract and complex topic areas
- the content matches classroom needs.
A survey has been created at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=TR1Jtt9dCqqfXrnnYLufPA_3d_3d Please take the time to help CLI support science and maths teaching and build learner participation in this area.
Roisin O’Reilly is the CLI contact for skoool learning resources:
Email: roisin.oreilly@det.nsw.edu.au
Ph: 9715 8006
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