SCIENCE TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP
3-7 NOVEMBER 2014
AGRICULTURE
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
We are excited to be offering the highly successful Science Teachers’ Workshop again this year which will
run across multiple science disciplines over a one-week period. These professional development courses
are suitable for high school science teachers of all levels – whether you’re just starting out, teaching in a
new area, or have years of experience – our program has something for you.
WORKSHOP
DATES
COST (INC GST)
AGRICULTURE
6 NOVEMBER 2014
$210
BIOLOGY
7 NOVEMBER 2014
$210
CHEMISTRY
5-6 NOVEMBER 2014
$395 ($210 – 1 DAY)
PHYSICS
3-4 NOVEMBER 2014
$395 ($210 – 1 DAY)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP
The Division of Natural Sciences are delighted
to be able to offer financial assistance to eligible
teachers who wish to attend the Science Teachers’
Workshop 2014. The assistance has been
awarded as part of the Social Inclusion strategy
of the University of Sydney and via the Faculty
of Science. The financial assistance package has
been developed to ensure that eligible teachers
are supported and given opportunities to access
teaching support and professional development
regardless of financial or geographical disadvantage.
To be eligible, teachers must be:
–– Currently teaching in a Low Socioeconomic
Status (LSES) high school
–– Currently teaching at HSC level in a relevant
discipline i.e. biology, chemistry, physics or
agriculture
–– Able to attend the Science Teachers’ Workshop
in November 2014
Please visit sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/
teacher_resources/teachers_workshop.shtml
for more details and to apply.
AGRICULTURE
THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2014
NEW LAW SCHOOL, EASTERN AVENUE, CAMPERDOWN CAMPUS
This one-day Agriculture program is a dynamic
combination of lectures and workshops, providing
content for teaching the HSC syllabus. The workshop
this year is structured to address the innovative
research in the three elective areas – Agri-food, Fibre
& Fuel Technologies, Climate Challenge and Farming
for the 21st Century and the core topic Plant and
Animal Production. Professional academic staff will
provide relevant and current examples in a variety of
delivery methods - from lecture to lab-making for an
interactive workshop event.
The day will also include a workshop on overarching
teaching methodologies such as where to find
resources and how students learn most effectively. A
special plenary lecture on agriculture and aboriginal
knowledge is also a feature of the day. This is a
fully catered event, where you will have plenty of
opportunity to network with fellow teachers and
the friendly staff of the Faculty of Agriculture and
Environment.
TIME
TOPIC
8.00 – 8.45am
8.45 – 9.00am
REGISTRATION
Welcome
9.00 – 10.00am
10.00 – 10.45am
10.45 – 11.15am
11.15am – 12.00pm
Lecture: Agriculture and Indigenous Knowledge
Workshop: Finding and Teaching New Resources
MORNING TEA
Workshop: Plant and Animal Production Interactive
Plant Hormones
Lecture: Agri-food, Fibre and Fuel Technology
Biotechnology in Agricultural Systems
LUNCH
Lecture: Plant and Animal Production
Animal Hormones: regulating reproduction and
behaviour
Workshop: Farming for the 21st Century
Livestock in Future Landscapes
AFTERNOON TEA
Lecture: Climate Challenge
Sustaining Valuable Resources – Water
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
12.00 – 12.45pm
12.45 – 1.45pm
1.45 – 2.30pm
2.30 – 3.30pm
3.30 – 4.00pm
4.00 – 4.45pm
4.45 – 5.30pm
PRESENTER
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
and Environment
Dr Peter Ampt
Dr Malcolm Possell
Dr Brian Jones
Dr Kim-Yen Phan-Thien
Prof Michael D’Occhio
Assoc Prof Luciano Gonzalez
Dr Willem Vervoort
This course is approved by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) for 6.5 hours of registered
professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at the level of Proficient Teacher, and addresses the following Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.6.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.2, 7.4.2.
BIOLOGY
FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2014
HEYDON LAURENCE BUILDING, SCIENCE ROAD, CAMPERDOWN CAMPUS
Biology is an exciting science and one
that rarely fails to engage students. It is
also a rapidly growing field with many
new discoveries and concepts. This
one-day program, offered by the School
of Biological Sciences, will give teachers
access to a range of expertise in key areas
of the HSC Biology syllabus.
You will have the opportunity to hear from
leading researchers and learn about the
latest emerging research in the disciplines
of biology and medicine. In addition, you
will participate in lab-based practicals and
have access to rare biological and human
specimens and oddities.
TIME
TOPIC
8.30 – 9.00am
9.00 – 9.10am
REGISTRATION
Welcome
9.10 – 9.50am
10.00 – 10.30am
Group 1
Group 2
10.40 – 11.10am
Group 1
Group 2
11.10 – 11.40am
11.40am – 1.10pm
1.00 – 1.50pm
2.00– 2.50pm
3.00 – 4.30pm
Option 1
Option 2
4.30 – 5.00pm
5.00pm
PRESENTER
Head of the School of Biological
Sciences
Plenary Lecture: Viruses, vectors, victims and Professor Eddie Holmes
evolution
NHMRC Australia Fellow
Interactive Centre for Human Diseases
J. L. Shellshear Museum
Discipline of Pathology
Discipline of Anatomy
J. L. Shellshear Museum
Interactive Centre for Human Diseases
MORNING TEA
Workshop: Maintaining a balance
LUNCH
Lecture: Numeracy in Life Science Learning
Discipline of Anatomy
Discipline of Pathology
Workshop: Communication
Workshop: Genetics the code broken
WINE TIME – Networking and Feedback
CLOSE
School of Biological Sciences
Dr Rosanne Quinnell
Research in Biology Education and
Training
School of Biological Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
This course is approved by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) for 5 hours and 40 minutes of
registered professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at the level of Proficient Teacher, and addresses the following
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.5.2, 3.4.2, 6.3.2.
CHEMISTRY
5-6 NOVEMBER 2014
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY, EASTERN AVENUE, CAMPERDOWN CAMPUS
The School of Chemistry are presenting an
amazing Science Teachers’ Workshop that we
are certain you will find exciting, interesting
and educational.
This two-day workshop will give you the
opportunity to address many of the more
difficult experimental questions pertaining to
the Higher School Certificate topics, as well
as giving new teachers some practice using
various instruments and looking at other more
difficult techniques otherwise unavailable in
the high school laboratory.
We have invited some exciting guest speakers
who are going to give presentations on
various topics covered in the optional topics
of the HSC Chemistry syllabus. You can
choose from an exciting range of hands-on
workshops and lectures to attend on the day.
You will love meeting the School of Chemistry
staff to discuss their various research
projects. A delicious lunch will be served as
well as morning and afternoon tea.
Each day of this course is approved by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) for 6.5 hours of
registered professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at the level of Proficient Teacher, and addresses the following
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.2, 7.4.2.
PROGRAM: Wednesday 5 November
TIME
TOPIC
PRESENTER
8.00 - 8.30am
REGISTRATION
8.30 - 8.45am
8.45 - 9.15am
9.15 - 11.00am
11.00 - 11.30am
11.30am - 12.30pm
12.30 - 1.15pm
1.15 - 3.00pm
3.00 - 4.00pm
4.00pm
Welcome
Explosive Chemistry Show
Small Group Workshops
MORNING TEA
Lecture and Demonstration
LUNCH
Small Group Workshop
AFTERNOON TEA/WINE and CHEESE
CLOSE
Head of the School of Chemistry
Dr Jeanette Hurst
School of Chemistry
School of Chemistry
Meet the Staff
School of Chemistry
PROGRAM: Thursday 6 November
TIME
TOPIC
PRESENTER
8.00 - 8.30am
8.30 - 8.45am
8.45 - 10.15am
10.15 - 10.45am
10.45 - 11.45am
11.45am - 1.15pm
1.15 - 2.00pm
2.00 - 3.30pm
REGISTRATION
Welcome
Small Group Workshop
MORNING TEA
Lecture and Demonstration
Small Group Workshop
LUNCH
Small Group Workshop
3.30 - 4.30pm
AFTERNOON TEA/WINE and CHEESE
Meet the Staff
4.30pm
CLOSE
School of Chemistry
Head of the School of Chemistry
School of Chemistry
School of Chemistry
School of Chemistry
SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP OPTIONS: you will be asked to make your selection on the day
WORKSHOP TOPICS
WORKSHOP TOPICS
W1
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
W6
W2
Gas Chromatography
W7
W3
W4
W5
Mass Spectrometry
W8
High Performance Liquid Chromatography W9
X-Ray Diffraction Crystallography
W10
Forensic Chemistry Experimental
Techniques
Industrial Chemistry Experimental
Techniques
Electrophoresis
Electron Microscopy
Chemical Monitoring and Management
Experimental Techniques
LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS: you will be asked to make your selection on the day
TOPICS
Forensic Chemistry Scientist
Industrial Chemistry
Shipwrecks, Corrosion and
Conservation
Radiation and Nuclear Medicine
Applications
PRESENTER
Consultant with the police
department
Nanotechnology in industry
Maritime Museum presentation
and demonstration
Australian Nuclear Science and
Technology Organisation - ANSTO
Ms Viv Durell
Dr Mohammad Choucair
Mr Jeff Fletcher
Dr Joseph Bevitt
Dr Jamie Schulz
PHYSICS
MONDAY 3 - TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2014
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS, PHYSICS ROAD, CAMPERDOWN CAMPUS
The two-day Physics program includes plenary lectures and a Nobel Lecture featuring cutting edge
research, followed by a choice of workshops. On registration, participants will be asked to select four
sessions (two each day). On the first afternoon there will be a ‘Meet-a-Physicist’ and Poster session, and
a conference dinner with invited speaker.
Workshop topics include all core HSC modules as well as options including Quanta to Quarks and Medical
Physics. There will be new sessions on the Year 11 Syllabus, and interactive lecture demonstrations. The
workshop is designed to introduce teachers to the latest research coming from the School of Physics as
well as provide a strong focus on the HSC syllabus.
Each day of this course is approved by the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) for 6.5 hours of
registered professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at the level of Proficient Teacher, and addresses the following
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 1.1.2, 1.2.2, 2.1.2, 2.6.2, 7.4.2.
PROGRAM: Monday 3 November
TIME
TOPIC
8.00 – 9.00am
9.00 – 9.15am
REGISTRATION
Welcome
9.15 – 10.30am
Opening Lecture: Kepler and Extra-solar planets
10.30 – 11.00am
11.00am – 12.30pm
MORNING TEA
Workshop Session 1 – Options:
1. Motors and Generators
2. Medical Physics
3. Preliminary Physics
4. Astrophysics/Cosmic engine
5. STEM Academy
LUNCH AND POSTER SESSION
Plenary Lecture: Introduction to the Australian Institute
for Nanoscience
AFTERNOON TEA
Workshop Session 2 – Options:
1. Ideas to Implementation
2. Quanta to Quarks
3. Space Workshop
4. National Curriculum
DINNER
12.30 – 2.00pm
2.00 – 3.00pm
3.00 - 3.30pm
3.30 - 5.00pm
6.30 – 10.00pm
PRESENTER
Head of School
of Physics
Prof Tim Bedding
Prof David Reilly
PROGRAM: Tuesday 4 November
TIME
TOPIC
8.00 – 9.00am
9.00 – 9.15am
9.15 – 10.30am
10.30 – 11.00am
11.00am – 12.30pm
REGISTRATION
WELCOME
CUDOS/International Year of Light
MORNING TEA
Workshop Session 1 – Options:
1. Medical Physics
2. Ideas to Implementation
3.Space
4. Restoring a Mini
5. Citizen Science
LUNCH
Nobel Lecture: The Higgs Boson
12.30 – 1.30pm
1.30 – 2.30pm
2:30 – 3.45pm
3.45 – 4.15pm
4.15 – 5.15pm
5.30pm
Workshop Session 2 – Options:
1. Motors and Generators
2. Quanta to Quarks
3. Backyard Physics
4. Teaching Physics/SUPER
AFTERNOON TEA
Lecture
CLOSE
PRESENTER
Tom Gordon
Prof Ben Eggleton
Assoc Prof Kevin
Varvell
Dr Karl
SCIENCE ALLIANCE
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in 1996 with the aim of bridging
the gap between Science at
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teachers and allowing members
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